Bumblebees can solve problems on their own
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Peer-reviewed research demonstrating bumblebees spontaneously solving a novel problem (using a ball as a ladder to access sugar) without prior training or demonstration, indicating flexible cognitive abilities
Does not prove human-level intelligence; demonstrates one specific problem-solving capability in controlled conditions; unclear how this applies to wild bumblebee populations or ecological contexts
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