A Wonderleaf question
Why do bees dance?
a real page from the book
Bees dance to tell other bees where food is. When a honeybee finds nectar, she returns to the hive and moves in a pattern that shares direction and distance, using the sun as a guide. Her flower scent gives the final clue.
The best part is how much information fits into that tiny performance. The middle shake points the way, the length hints at how far to fly, and nearby bees choose which dancer to follow when several food reports arrive.
Wonder words
- nectar
- hive
- compass
- antennae
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Hide a snack, then guide someone to it using only turns, steps, and a tiny dance.
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