Heart of the Hive : Inside the Mind of the Honey Bee and the Incredible Life Force of the Colony

Expert beekeeper and swarm-catcher Hilary Kearney offers a unique window into the social lives and biology of these remarkable creatures, accompanied by the photos of world-renowned bee photographer Eric Tourneret. Readers will be awestruck by the hive as superorganism and how the individual bee lives and behaves within it, perfectly suited to each specific job it performs. From their intricate dances and information-rich pheromones to how they sense and respond to their environment, learn, and remember, this immersive journey into the world of bees offers an entirely new perspective on the wisdom of nature and our relationship to it.

Author: Hilary Kearney

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Publication Date: Sep 03, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 1635864836

ISBN-13: 9781635864830