The current scientific consensus suggests that bees evolved around 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. Before this period, plants reproduced just as conifer trees do today. They release seeds that, when … See more

Bees have two sets of wings (4 total) on either side of their bodies. They’re held together by hamuli, comb-like teeth, that allow them to act as one large surface. For many years, there was no scientific consensus … See more

Bees have 5 total eyes and two types of eyes. Two compound eyes on the side of the head and three simple eyes on the top of the head. Click here to learn more about the bee’s eyes, eyesight, and extra sensory abilities.… See more

The digestive system of the honeybee is unique, in that bees do not pee. They excrete a mixture of poop and roughly 10% of the moisture they consume. Here is a simple look into how the honeybee’s digestive s… See more