Why Do Bees Build Hexagonal Hives?

Bees make honeycombs that look like tiny hexagons. Hexagons are shapes with six sides, and they fit together perfectly without any gaps, just like puzzle pieces! Bees use the least amount of wax to build the most space for storing honey. It's a smart way to save energy and resources.

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  1. A bee hive looks like a flat sheet made up of many tiny hexagons, like puzzle pieces.
  2. Bees use the least amount of wax to build the most space in their hive.
  3. Hexagonal shapes fit together perfectly, just like a honeycomb.

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