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Bumblebees have BIG feelings

September 25, 2026 · 26 min

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Mum says it’s ok to be angry. But it’s not ok to take over a whole island state.

Featuring:

  • Andrew Barron - Comparative Neuroscientist from Macquarie University, NSW
  • Tim Low - Biologist and a founder of the Invasive Species Council

Production:

  • Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer
  • Sarah Prosser, Producer
  • Harvey O'Sullivan, Mastering Engineer

This episode of What the Duck was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung people.

Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on ABC Listen (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

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