Shared feelings? Affective states and transfer in bumblebees
Abstract
Could bumblebees have emotional states that can be transferred between individuals? A recent study provides positive evidence and illustrates the logic and methods employed to investigate these challenging questions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
Child and Animal Learning Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Learning & Behavior
- Volume
- 54
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 267–268
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN