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Day 1,1:35 to 3:00 Day 2, 12:00 Day 3, 11:00 Day 4, 9:30 to 9:45 12:30 to 1:00 1:00 to 2:00
to 5:00 to 12:00 10:45 rain

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2:00 to 3:00 3:00 to 4:00 4:00 to 5:00 Day 5, 7:30 to 9:00 to 9:40
9:00
9:40
Journey to
7 30 61 57 26
3500 meters the new
(2.17 miles) nest

The scout bees move off in search of a new hive and return to inform the others of the sites they have
found. Eventually, unanimity is established and the group moves off. The above drawings represent the
dances observed to be performed for four days until a common decision is arrived at. North is pointing
upwards. The length of the lines indicates the distance of the region and the thickness, the number of
dances performed in that direction. (James and Carol Gould, The Animal Mind, p. 66.)

are generally preferred, since if the entrance is very wide, it will be more

difficult to defend. In addition, since there will be a major loss of heat
through ventilation, it will be more difficult to regulate the hive’s internal
temperature. 100
Another of the necessary features in order for a site to be used as a hive
is the size of the nest. Let us consider a hollow tree trunk, for example. If
the inside is very large, it will be difficult for the bees to keep the hive
warm. However, bees generally prefer the nest to be large rather than
small, since unnecessary spaces can be filled with propolis. Problems that
arise if the hive is too narrow will be more serious. If the area used for stor-

ing honey is too small, insufficient quantities can be laid by for the win-
ter—a severe problem that could lead to the death of the entire colony. 101
Another detail concerns which direction the hive’s entrance faces. A

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