A bumblebee flying within shrubs (IMAGE)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

A bumblebee flying within shrubs

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A bumblebee flying within shrubs while foraging needs to devise effective strategies to avoid collisions that may cause damage to its wings and body. By perceiving the gaps between obstacles in relation to its own wingspan and body shape, bees display a remarkable ability to safely fly through even tight spaces.

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Image credit: Charlotte Doussot.

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