Bumblebees Show 'Liking' and 'Disliking' Facial Expressions, Study Finds

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Scientists have recorded bumblebees displaying 'liking' and 'disliking' responses with their mouthparts, similar to mammals.
The study, published in PNAS, observed bees extending their glossa after tasting sugar and wiping their mouths when tasting salt or quinine, indicating an inner life.

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Scientists have recorded bumblebees displaying 'liking' and 'disliking' responses with their mouthparts, similar to mammals. The study, published in PNAS, observed bees extending their glossa after tasting sugar and wiping their mouths when tasting salt or quinine, indicating an inner life.

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