The observation of bumblebees engaging in playful behavior, such as pushing and rotating wooden balls without any apparent survival or mating purpose, is presented as evidence supporting the idea that consciousness extends to a wider range of animals.
Bumblebees exhibit playful behavior by manipulating wooden balls.
This behavior appears unrelated to survival or mating.
The study is part of growing research supporting consciousness in a broader range of animals.
A group of prominent biologists and philosophers announced a new consensus: There’s “a realistic possibility” that insects, octopuses, crustaceans, fish and other overlooked animals experience consciousness. The post Insects and Other Animals Have Consciousness, Experts Declare) first appeared on Quanta Magazine)