Research reveals bees possess greater intelligence than previously thought.

In 1881, Charles Darwin noted the intelligence of worms after observing their behavior in his Kent garden. While "worms" referred to various lowly creatures, including insects, Darwin would likely be astonished by the cognitive abilities now attributed to bees. Honeybees uniquely possess a symbolic form of communication, utilizing a "waggle dance" to inform hive mates about the distance and direction of food sources. Bumblebees demonstrate learning capabilities, such as manipulating objects for rewards, and their perceptions of food can be influenced by their mood, responding more positively after rewards and more skeptically after negative experiences.