# Bumblebees can solve problems on their own

> Source: <https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bumblebees-problem-solving-spontaneous>
> Published: 2026-06-04 18:00:00+00:00

News Animals Bumblebees can solve problems on their own It’s the first time spontaneous problem-solving has been shown in an invertebrate A bumblebee stands on a ball beneath an otherwise out-of-reach fake flower. The bee was not taught that the ball could be used as a makeshift step stool, showcasing its ability to solve problems on its own. Mikko Törmänen By Erin Garcia de Jesús 19 hours ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Listen to this article This is a human-written story voiced by AI. Got feedback? Take our survey .