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From the fact archive Monday, 5 October 2026

Bees dance to communicate!

Honeybees perform a special dance to tell hive-mates the direction and distance of flowers.

It is called the waggle dance. Its direction points the way, while the waggle duration helps show the distance.

Trusted source: Smithsonian