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OUR BACKDOOR NEIGHBORS 



They are very patriotic, and any member of 

 the community will lay down her life, if neces- 

 sary, without hesitation to drive away invaders 

 who would rob them of their treasure. 



When the bees would rear another queen, they provide a very large cell, which 

 looks much like a small peanut. 



"All the babies are reared in cradles exactly 

 alike, and the same nurses care for one after 

 another, giving them the same attention, ex- 

 cept when they wish to rear a new queen to re- 

 place the one who is failing from old age, or 

 to found a new city. When it comes time to 

 divide the population and to found a new city, 

 the old queen and the older inhabitants go 



