Bees are amazing highly intelligent, very likely sentient, and emotional animals. Bee expert Dr. Mathieu Lihoreau's new book titled What Do Bees Think About? is an eye-opening and mind-expanding addition to what we know and continue to learn about these tiny-brained beings.1 Here's what he had to say about these brilliant deeply feeling beings.

Marc Bekoff: Why did you write What Do Bees Think About?

Mathieu Lihoreau: I am convinced that science can improve pretty much every aspect of our societies. It is needed to find solutions for facing the looming environmental crisis, which is probably the main challenge of humanity. But for this to work, it is a prerequisite that people trust science and scientists. One way to do this is to disseminate as much as possible our discoveries and knowledge to the general public. Bees are what I know about.

MB: How does your book relate to your background and general areas of interest?

ML: This book is the story of my life. I've studied insect behavior for about 20 years. All the discoveries I describe have been made by famous researchers who pioneered the field, and key scientists who followed in their footsteps and continue to do so.

MB: Who do you hope will read your book?

ML: This is a scientific book. University students and beekeepers will certainly find useful up-to-date information. But it is also for all curious people who........

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