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> Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

We have no idea what other insects can do this or when they got the ability. Sounds more like a first in Scientists. (tongue somewhat in cheek)

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this might be more of "it's hard to find a behavioral experiment that proves you're using time" rather than "it's hard to find an animal that uses time"

Yes, it means it’s the first insects we know of with this ability. It of course has no bearing on whether other insects can and we simply don’t know yet.

I imagine we could predict fairly well if we assume perception of time is a requirement for complex return-to-base type navigation.

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