Absconding Bees (The Truth About Why Bees Abscond!) | Beekeeping Insider
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For a new beekeeper, discovering that your honey bees have abandoned the hive is a pretty alarming event.
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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/zahrul3 on 2024-11-20 15:29:08+00:00.

Original Title: TIL bees will leave the hive with all their honey (abscond) if they (for various reasons) feel uncomfortable with their living situation, even if it means certain death from being exposed to the elements.