Bees enjoyed rolling the balls even when there was no reward (Credit: Dona, H.S.G., et al., Animal Behavior, 2022)

Bumble bees have a reputation for being industrious creatures. The insects are known to spend their days collecting pollen and nectar from flowers. But a new study from the Queen Mary University of London in the UK asserts that, like humans, the bees also enjoy a little playtime.