The Language of the Sun
The honeybee does not speak in words, but in geometry. When a scout finds a patch of clover or lavender rich in nectar, she returns to the hive, her body dusted with the golden evidence of her discovery.
First, she performs the Round Dance. If the resource is nearby—within fifty meters—she runs in tight circles, switching directions frequently. The scent clinging to her hair tells her sisters what kind of flower to look for, and the intensity of her movement tells them how much nectar awaits.
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