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Do bumble bees live in hives?

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Similar to the habits of domesticated honey bees, they construct hives by chewing wax until it becomes soft, then bonding large quantities of wax into the cells of a honeycomb. When worker bees crowd together within a hive, the hive remains at around 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, the temperature necessary to control the texture of the wax. Although worker bees only live for approximately six weeks, they spend their lives performing tasks that benefit the survival of their colony. read more

Bumblebees live in hives like honeybees. However, their hives are usually found in hollow underground spaces, such as abandoned rodent dwellings, where they will raise larvae and store food. They may also nest in birdhouses, bales of hay, or building walls. read more

Honeybees live in colonies (groups) called hives, containing one queen bee, thousands of female worker bees, and hundreds of male drone bees. A honeybee hive is like a busy city, ruled by the queen. She lays all the eggs and keeps the hive under control. The worker bees build the nest, look after the young bee grubs, and forage for food. read more

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