#beekeeping Ooh, someone took some #infrared video of one of our #beehives! #science
Bees coming out of the hive are hot (apparently hives usually around 85F), bees coming in are cold...
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@ai6yr Yes, the hive is warm. I kept a hive of bees 20 years ago and learned so much. Domestic bees really are domesticated. They learn to recognize you, they know you.
On a cold night you can warm your hands on the hive. On a cold day if you hold your hands near the entrance to the hive, some will come out and gather on your hands because they're warm.
Keeping that hive was one of the most fascinating and enjoyable things I've ever done.
