Asian Honey Bees Use Animal Dung as Extreme Defense Against 'Murder Hornets'
At a Glance The technique was discovered after a farmer saw bees collecting droppings from water buffalo.Researchers say it's the first known example of honey bees using a tool.Asian honey bees have taken extreme measures to ward off hornet attacks. Honey bees in Vietnam are taking a drastic step to protect themselves from giant "murder hornets": They're lining the entrance to their homes with animal dung. The tactic, known as fecal spotting, was discovered after a local farmer told researchers...