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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Tiny wings. Almost no oxygen. Somehow, it still flies. The world's highest flyer isn't an eagle

Bumblebees are often thought of as slow, heavy insects, but new research suggests they are capable of something extraordinary. Scientists have found that alpine bumblebees can hover at simulated altitudes higher than the summit of Mount Everest. The findings reveal remarkable flight abilities and offer fresh insight into how these insects overcome the challenges of thin air, as per a peer-reviewed research paper hosted on PubMed Central (PMC).

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