Did you know that older bees dont return to the hive at night? They spend the night on flowers, and if theyre lucky enough to see another sunrise, they resume their work by bringing back pollen or nectar to the colony. They do this knowing that their end is near. No bee expects to die in the hive, so they dont want to be a burden on the others. Bees are cold-blooded, like all insects, but within the colony, they form a warm mega-organism. Some bees gather pollen, while others bring back nectar. A pollinating bee will never switch tasks to collect nectar, and vice versa. Although dandelions are yellow, their pollen turns orange when mixed with nectar in the bees urns. The record for a bee colony surviving the winter without leaving the hive for cleansing flights is 356 days. Bees can still be helpful to humans even after they die, as they are used to treat joint pain. Bees never sleep. Thank you, my little blessed bees!