Secret Life of Bees

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Interesting facts on bees. Amazing! I knew that bees die once they sting, but I didn't know that they had this incredible synchronized defense mechanism to fend off any potential harm-doers.

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  • Question

    How did bees develop this strategy? In other words, did they just "evolve" into knowing how to work together perfectly?

    By HanDuet 1148919730 Reply Spam [+2] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • congratulations, you've just collapsed t...

      How did humans develop the mexican wave? In other words, did they just "evolve" into knowing how to stand up and down so perfectly?

      By alan_strang 1149019738 Reply Spam [+8] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • beautiful answer

      you r cool :)

      By SENIOR ADAM SALIM 1152131520 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • hehehe

      Lol, that was funny

      By Daemien 1150279405 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • FOOT BALL

      THEY R BIG FANS OF FOOTBALL ole ole ole*wave*

      By MGX 1149986554 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • I think that you answered your own quest...

      Bees' have been making honey since time began (for them). That's why women like for me to 'lick' the honey off of them! Ahemm!

      By Wudluv2 1148968688 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • No, I taught them!

      That's right, bees are pretty amazing creatures, until you realize that I taught them to do that with little tiny pollen biscuits. I can get them to say, "I love you" too!

      By Nick Roman 1151212357 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • duh...

      god taught them stupid....

      By america909 1149562375 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • good answer

      ROFHLMFAO

      By MeDJ 1149585717 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • Uh, yeah!

      That's kind of the definition of "evolving."

      By Printerman 1149282195 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • not darwin

      Lamarckism at its finest. Life will coose!

      By brags 1149037060 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • da

      stupid u said it

      By el sabeondo 1149007077 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • And that my friend,

      is the miracle of god.

      By poo_time 1148930038 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • STOP

      giving all the credits to god where there isn't one in the first place...... they evolved!

      By bypasser 1149087064 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • how aobut..

      budha then >.< ahahha jk its their feet telling them wut to do.. it then other when to move >.<

      By .^ 1154476114 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • If they evolved

      Would you like to go back to the original question? "HOW did they evolve?"

      By Han_Duet 1149132791 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • I would agree...

      However, apparently Americans are taught in school that the bees just "happened" to figure this out. Miracle of evolution? I think not.

      By HanDuet 1148942974 Reply Spam [-1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • there are lots of things that can't be e...

      but why do you conclude it is some sort of God making it happen?

      Is your default GOD?

      Piss easy life that. Blame or attribute everything to God.

      Kind of pathetic argument """(:)@

      By Teddy_bare 1149045047 Reply Spam [+2] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • TEDDY, WE SHOULD PROBABLY ENVY

      people like that! Just imagine never having to THINK, or QUESTION, or PONDER any of life's MYSTERIES! They have a quote, chapter and verse, that explains EVERYTHING! People like you and me, on the other hand are BURDENED with having to think and try to come to grasp with the age old questions of existence!

      By Silver Palm Trees 1149088184 Reply Spam [+3] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • I don't ponder very long.. I end up sayi...

      That's my default.. and it's piss easy too. LOL ( +1 Teddy and Silver)

      By Swanie 1149187100 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • but that is soooooooo SEXIST!

      shouldn't it be "PARENT NATURE?" hehehehehe

      By Silver Palm Trees 1149190814 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • Actually, no

      Maybe the default isn't "God". However, should the default be "random chance"? If so, go back to the question, "HOW did the bees radomly develop this?"

      By Han_Duet 1149132898 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • evolutionary changes are usually minuscu...

      spontaneous "mutations" (errors) that are sometimes beneficial, if a change gives an advantage, it persists: "natural selection through survival of the fittest" When a species becomes isolated from its "parent" community, the changes seem to occur more rapidly. When you hear that a cetain bacterium has become "resistant" to an antibiotic, THAT is EVOLUTION! Not every bacterium is ever killed by a drug; those that survive are more likely to produce "offspring" that are also more likely to survive, generation after generation, a new "strain" forms. Remember the changes from protozoa to humans took 3.5 billion years (or so)

      By Silver Palm Trees 1149194330 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • Thanks Silver...

      I didn't have the patience.

      By Printerman 1149282287 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • and thank YOU!

      l knew l was taking a chance, also, who knows how l will be "shot down" now?! lol Although l probably should have added that the entire process of evolution is equally fabulous (if not more so) and wondrous as any OTHER explanation of our existence.

      By Silver Palm Trees 1149283185 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • I hesitate to say it,

      but am I the only one to think that humans are kind of going against Darwin. Think about it, if only the fittest (mentally or physically, take your pick) are supposed to survive then why do we keep getting dumber and weaker? (Not everyone, of course, but as an entire species.) There are some people who just shouldn't be allowed to breed. Heh heh. NOW let's wait for the firestorm!!!

      By Printerman 1149341228 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • guys and Swanie (he he)

      i feel like an elite member of a superhero (commenters) club. In the group there is Swanie, a swirling half naked wrath from the North whose powers of obversations are second to none. There is Silver, a wily owl who destroys weak and lame arguments. There is printerman, a quiet mysterous entity, who strikes with forethought and steadfastness. Then there's Teddy, who is a opinioned, dreamer and all round tw*t who challenges the stupid. : ). """(:)@

      By Teddy_bare 1149612165 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • Uh, one more thing...

      did you mean "wraith?" Because "wrath" seems like the wrong word for Swanie - most of the time anyway.

      By Printerman 1150489165 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • "swirling half naked wrath !! "...

      I LOVE IT !! My god ! that's me exactly ! Especially after a few elbow bends.. ; )

      By Swanie 1149703380 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • Hmmm,

      "quiet, mysterious," and "forethought." I don't think my wife, family, or friends would agree with that, so I guess this is my "alter-ego" then. Heh heh. Most of the time I'm about as subtle as a sledgehammer. BTW - I think you underestimate yourself. The stupid MUST be challenged or they will overrun the planet... uh, wait a minute... holy nitwits, T-bareman, we're too late!!!

      By Printerman 1149613426 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • Woah!

      Looks like they are doing the wave.

      Sould be given a seating section at the world cup!

      By Ddamaja 1148997399 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • You don't seem to understand

      "evolution." Don't have time to fully explain, but it's a very simple concept, undesirable traits are weeded out through breeding - natural selection.

      By Printerman 1149282064 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • Answer;

      That's the wonderful mystery of natural selection, survival of the fittest and all that.

      Google the 'Heike crap' for an interesting parallel - only this time with artificial selection over a few centuries, as opposed to natural selection over millions of years.

      By Ken from Dublin 1154184555 Reply Spam [-1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • For those who declare this as a miracle ...

    For every threat display in nature that works,
    there are countless others that fail.
    ( e.g. when a mantis spreads its wings and claws, it looks big, but it gets eaten by the chameleon anyways...)

    Given that much of an insect's behaviour is hard-coded into its genes, there is a high probability among insects for a random mutation to produce a new and bizarre behaviour in the organism that need not have any purpose.
    ( e.g. a certain wasp only hunts flying insect prey, then proceeds to bite off their wings ... )
    Of course, if that new behaviour is totally detrimental to the organism's survival, it won't get passed on to the next generation.
    ( Also, in certain insects, haplodiploidy( where one sex has cells with 2 nuclei each, and the other has cells with only 1 ), causes any defective gene to be expressed immediately in the haploid ( 1 nucleus/cell ) individual, so that this individual has a near-zero chance of survival and of passing on the defective gene. In this way, genes encoding self-destructive behaviour are eliminated right after they arise. Only useful/ harmless traits ( e.g. the threat display ) can spread throughout the population.
    Bees are haplo-diploid. The males are haploid, unfortunately for them :P )

    Only those behaviours that seem purposeful/ meaningful grab our attention, and here become the subject of David Attenborough's documentary.

    By deep one of Cthulhu 1149059339 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • For all you who declare this as a miracl...

    For every threat display in nature that works,
    there are countless others that fail.
    ( e.g. when a mantis spreads its wings and claws, it looks big, but it gets eaten by the chameleon anyways...)

    Given that much of an insect's behaviour is hard-coded into its genes, there is a high probability among insects for a random mutation to produce a new and bizarre behaviour in the organism that need not have any purpose.
    ( e.g. a certain wasp only hunts flying insect prey, then proceeds to bite off their wings ... )
    Of course, if that new behaviour is totally detrimental to the organism's survival, it won't get passed on to the next generation.
    ( Also, in certain insects, haplodiploidy( where one sex has cells with 2 nuclei each, and the other has cells with only 1 ), causes any defective gene to be expressed immediately in the haploid ( 1 nucleus/cell ) individual, so that this individual has a very low chance of survival and of passing on the defective gene. In this way, genes encoding self-destructive behaviour are eliminated right after they arise. Only useful/ harmless traits ( e.g. the threat display ) can spread throughout the population.
    Bees are haplo-diploid. The males are haploid, unfortunately for them :P )

    Only those behaviours that seem purposeful/ meaningful grab our attention, and here become the subject of David Attenborough's documentary.

    By deep one of Cthulhu 1149058678 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Sir David Attenborough

    The guy that made these documetaries is the best. If you liked this clip i recomend you check out his work as it is just as astonishing. I think this was an extract from his series "life in the undergrowth". keep them coming

    By game-over 1148998393 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
    • HE REALLY IS THE BEST

      My admiration for him is supreme. And for a distinguished upper class English gentleman? he goes on adventures that are unimaginable. Some of the things I have seen him do are fantastic. I would be priveleged to ever meet him.

      By Silver Palm Trees 1149088413 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Bees Have Brains

    Any living creature regardless of its size, has the ability to learn. And as such, they have "learned" strategies in order to sustain life.

    By matty0913 1180241516 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Created

    The Lord knows what he is doing.

    By ion8 1155699305 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Animals and insects...

    are impressive. One day, they will take over the world. XD

    By Hero4Life 1154494164 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Synchronized defenses?

    Or just having a sixth sense for a Lakers game and they're all doing the wave.

    By == 1153084264 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Did anybody else thought that the video ...

    the guy falling off that tree? lol It would've been much more interesting.

    By Sherlock Holmes 1153080135 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • woo clever bees..

    next they ll be driving cars..this is nothing compared to ants

    By WannaBeHick 1152273494 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • The Wave!

    Mexican Bees doing the Wave! LoL!
    Just humoring myself...
    =)

    By tomatopaste 1150939679 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Yes There is some one

    Offcourse God is the one who teach. Christains call "God" Muslims call "Allah" Hindus call him "Eeeshver" what ever you call him he is the Only one. Who created this world and every thing in this world and Universe. Its our duty to recognize him ... how ... ask your heart.

    By tayeb 1150110187 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Better Bee Good!

    Bee Well. Got to Buzz ...

    By MichaelS333 1149343199 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Deserves a 5/5

    monocat56 ... You are probably 56 persons using the same account!

    By fahed2k 1149026200 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Not Always!!

    I never got that kind of warning when i was attacked by bees once =p .... lol..

    By zizoslim 1149019049 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • It's Evolution Baby

    Of course this was developed through evolution. Dont knock something you dont understand. Give it a try.

    By Jobo Hob 1149009688 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Sir David Attenborough

    The guy that made this documentary is the best, if you think that was impressive check out all his work and you will be thoroughly pleased. I think that was an extract from his new series"life in the undergrowth". Really intelligent stuff keep them coming :P

    By game-over 1148998257 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • cool

    never new that

    By queo 1148993566 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • this is obsoletely amazingly interesting

    its like there in a footbal match or somethin lool

    By F8R 1148992054 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • The Wave ?

    So that's how the wave got started at these sports arenas.

    By fredrums52 1148983164 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Gives new meaning to the wave....

    .

    By Joe Cool 1148965792 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • a

    a

    By xzop 1148963199 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • They went to a major sporting event and ...

    so now they do it

    By drfox 1148961696 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Very Cool

    You still wouldn't see me by a nest that big, HELL NO

    By Nowhiners 1148954744 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • bees must be watching a soccer game!!

    they get so excited n do a mexican wave!!

    By Uncle_Cracker 1148949366 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • yes

    ..i wlasnie araby tak sie bronia.....tak tak

    By Mitchros 1148943010 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Yess---

    Es la HOLA!

    By GyBy 1148935560 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • 5*

    A 5 star rating for mother nature.

    By Jorn 1148934483 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Fascinating

    I wish there were more clips like this, rather than death

    By Dorky 1148927805 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Question

    How did these bees just happen to "develop" this form of defence? In other words, how did they "evolve" into knowing exactly how to perfectly work together?

    By HanDuet 1148926526 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • cool

    Bees doing the mexican wave.

    By Thorgal 1148919195 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • whooooo!

    Mexican Wave!

    By Carper 1148918115 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • amazing

    that was art, which human are not capable of performing it, its amazing

    By abt 1148900033 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • I think this way of acting is called &qu...

    .

    By TheOtherGuy 1148831874 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Mexican Bees

    Ahh you see these are mexican bees you can tell by there mexican wav. There also good at football games

    By systemfailure 1159232330 Reply Spam [-1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Not evolution

    bees are a hive mind and the natural instinct is to protect the hive so why does it have anything to do with evolution. Perhaps they were created with the natual defence for the hive. Bees are just mostly drones and workers the queen is the one that tells them what to do but what do i know.

    By Sly Mr. Rogers 1152385063 Reply Spam [-1] Moderate Up Moderate Down
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