What Do Bees Think About?

Have you ever observed a bee up close and wondered what was going on inside its head? Like ours, insects' brains take up most of the space in their heads, but their brains are smaller than a grain of rice, only 0.0002% as large as ours. Yet bees exhibit unexpected and fascinating cognitive skills, displaying creativity, emotions, and remarkable intelligence that will change the way you see these tiny creatures.

In this eye-opening exploration, animal cognition researcher Mathieu Lihoreau examines a century of research into insect evolution and behavior. He explains recent scientific discoveries, recounts researchers' anecdotes, and reflects on the cognition of these remarkable insects, revealing what purpose the insect brain serves and how it drives their surprising abilities.

This book provides a fascinating window into the world of insect cognition while echoing an important ecological message: bees are intelligent creatures sharing the same fragile ecosystem as us, and our survival on the planet is deeply dependent on theirs. A compelling case for protecting and preserving these extraordinary insects.