Bumblebees are not only fascinating to watch, they also have a lot of funny and surprising features that are sure to make you laugh.

1. Noisy planes

Bumblebees are known for their loud buzzing when flying. This sound comes not only from their wings, which beat quickly, but also from their bodies vibrating to dislodge pollen from flowers. This causes a loud and recognisable hum that gives them their name. It's like they have their own soundtrack.

2. Aerodynamic paradoxes

According to some aerodynamic calculations, bumblebees should actually not be able to fly because of their small wings and heavy bodies. Yet they do it effortlessly, which makes them somewhat of nature's “walking paradoxes”. This factual contradiction provides an extra touch of mystery around these buzzing wonders.

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3. Flower beds

After a long day of collecting nectar, bumblebees can fall asleep in a flower. They become so relaxed after drinking nectar that they stay to rest inside the flower, often covered in pollen. This results in cute and comical photos of sleepy bumblebees nesting in colorful flowers.

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