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Bees Nested in Ancient Animal Bones | Science News
Twenty thousand years ago, ancient bees in a Hispaniola cave turned owl-dropped mammal bones into nurseries—nesting in tooth sockets with mud and saliva, protected from predators. Fossils revealed a rich ecosystem, preserved by ancient rains, and CT scans confirmed the bee nests, complete with pollen. Though the bees themselves didn’t fossilize, their ingenious use of bones stunned scientists—and the nests were named after the paleontologist who found them, proving nature’s creativity and the value of close fossil scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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