Carl von Frisch

Carl von Frisch was an Austrian ethologist who studied animal behavior, especially bees. He discovered that honeybees communicate through complex "waggle dances" that convey information about food sources, such as distance and direction. His research revealed that bees can see ultraviolet light and interpret visual signals, enhancing our understanding of insect communication. Von Frisch's work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1973. His studies helped unlock the sophisticated ways animals share information, highlighting the cognitive abilities of insects and deepening our appreciation of their social systems.