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How does the honeybee queen typically survive the cold winter?

Question #149282. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Apr 28 2023.
Originally posted Apr 28 2023 7:18 PM.

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Unlike many other animals, bees do not hibernate or enter a dormant state during winter.

Instead the workers cluster tightly together and generate heat within the hive by shivering their flight muscles.

link https://www.geesbees.ca/post/winter-bees-how-honeybees-survive-the-winter
Response last updated by psnz on Apr 28 2023.
Apr 28 2023, 7:21 PM
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