According to new research from the University of Exeter, “In a remarkable display of resilience, bumblebees have developed a unique defense mechanism against the predatory Asian hornets, dropping to the ground to shake off their attackers.” Buff-tailed bumblebees have a unique survival strategy when faced with an Asian hornet attack. They drop to the ground, with the hornet still holding on to it. This can make the hornet lose its grip or be forced into a ground fight. This unexpected move often results in the hornet giving up. Table of Content Astounding Observations and Ecological Impacts Researchers from the University … Continue reading Bumblebees Survival Tactic Unveiled: Outsmarting Hornets in Mid-Air Battles!