Discover the fascinating world of the honey bee, an insect vital to our global food supply. Learn how these incredible creatures navigate using the sun as a compass and communicate the precise location of food through an intricate "waggle dance." A single hive is a highly organized society where a queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs a day, and worker bees use chemical signals called pheromones to regulate colony life. Honey bees are responsible for pollinating approximately one-third of the world's food crops, making their survival crucial for agriculture.

Explore the unique properties of honey, the only food produced by an insect that humans consume. Its naturally long shelf life is so remarkable that honey found in ancient Egyptian tombs is still edible. Learn how you can support local bee populations by planting pollinator-friendly flowers like lavender, sunflowers, and coneflowers in your garden or on a balcony.

Want to learn about other amazing animals? Check out my Spotify playlist, Fun Facts About Animals

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