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		leobg on Jan 19, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why do bees die when they sting you? (2021) They can actually survive if you let them. Here’s a video of a guy filming himself being stung by a bee, then watching as the bee spins around, works its stinger loose, and flies away: https://youtu.be/G-C77ujnLZo

mirzap on Jan 19, 2025 [–]

Bees don't die right away; they all fly off after stinging, but they will eventually die for sure.

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