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Submerged bumblebee queens breathe underwater
Key takeaway
Bumblebee queens can breathe underwater, which may help them survive floods and natural disasters that threaten their hives and colonies.
Quick Explainer
Bumblebee queens can breathe underwater for up to a week while hibernating by switching to anaerobic metabolism, according to researchers at the University of Ottawa. This surprising adaptation allows the queens to survive floods in their underground hibernation sites.
