Who Works Harder: Ants or Bees?

Who Works Harder: Ants or Bees?

From Tumble Science Podcast for Kids by Tumble Media

May 1, 2026 · 27 min · Season 11 · Episode 10

About this episode

The episode explores which insect, ants or bees, works harder with insights from entomologist Dr. Sammy Ramsey.

Both ants and bees work hard. So which one works harder? That’s what our listener Hadi wants to know! So we’re pitting insect against insect in a battle of industriousness. Ants or bees: Who will win?! Tune in as we attempt to crown the Hardest Working Insect! To help, we’ve recruited Dr. Sammy Ramsey, an entomologist, National Geographic Explorer, and host and producer of the Disney+ documentary, “Secrets of the Bees.” In a series of very competitive rounds, Dr. Sammy shares the research to stack up the habits of ants and bees. Plus, Tumble Patreon members weigh in with who THEY think should win! When you’re done listening, tell us if you agree with the results! Write a review on Apple Podcasts or comment on Spotify. Join on Patreon to help us continue to make Tumble and be featured on future episodes, and help us decide on Season 12 topics: patreon.com/tumblepodcast Shop official Tumble merch: https://tumblepodcast.dashery.com/ Submit a science question: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/contactAlso go donate to our Joke-ha-thon fundraiser by May 27th at 9 am ET to enter a drawing for AMAZING prizes! https://tumble.science/joke2026

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Sammy Ramsey

Topics covered

  • ants
  • bees
  • industriousness
  • entomology
  • insects
  • science

Keywords

  • ants
  • bees
  • hard work
  • entomologist
  • insect habits
  • Tumble Podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Geographic, Disney+, Tumble Media

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