"Bumblebees' Surprising Ability to Survive Underwater for a Week"

A study has found that queen bumblebees can survive underwater for days, suggesting they may be able to withstand increased floods due to climate change. This discovery is seen as encouraging amid concerns about declining bee populations. The study's lead author accidentally discovered this ability while conducting an experiment and further research is needed to understand the long-term impact on the bees' health and colonies. The findings raise questions about whether this resistance to flooding contributes to the hardiness of certain bee species, but more research is needed to determine how common this trait is across different bumblebee species.