This issue of Puddler focuses on group life among animals. Whether it's temporary or long-term, gathering in groups offers many advantages. One especially dramatic example is colony life inside a beehive, which is explored in More About.
Some animals are members of a group their entire lives.
Others may only get together for a few hours. Being part of a group has several advantages, from extra food and safety to hooking up with mates. From insects to mammals, all classes of animals have examples of group behavior. View full text of this story . One dramatic example is a honeybee colony.