The experiment also revealed that young bees were more likely to roll a ball than were older bees. This reflects how play changes with age in birds and mammals; young animals are more likely to play. Researchers think their developing brains might benefit from the experience, for example by strengthening neuronal connections involved in muscle …

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  The sale of captive-bred reptiles is a $1.4 billion industry within the U.S. alone. Over 4.5 million American households keep reptiles, and close to one in five of these are snakes bred in captivity. Snake Patterns I am surprised and not surprised by those stats.