Communication

Insecta

The Waggle Calculus

Explore the mathematical encoding of the honeybee waggle dance. Learn how bees transpose solar angles to gravity and use optical flow to measure distance.
Insecta

The Chemical Antenna

Explore the sensory world of the honeybee antenna. Discover the role of Sensilla placodea in pheromone decoding and how the Johnston's organ enables bees to "hear" vibrations.
Insecta

The Miniature Architects

Explore Apis florea, the Dwarf Honey Bee. Discover the origins of the bee dance language, their unique horizontal orientation, and the use of resin barriers for nest defense.
Mammalia

The Language of Ears and Eyes — The Art of Bear Communication

How do bears communicate? Discover the silent language of the family Ursidae. From ear positions and bluff charges to scent marking and pedal glands, explore how bears negotiate the wild without saying a word.