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Unlike landing gears that are retracted during a jet's flight, some bees leave them down as they buzz along.

Orchid bees swing their hind legs forward to reach top speed, a new study finds. The legs also generate lift, which keeps the bees balanced and helps prevent rolling. Bee speed is limited not by muscle power or how high they can flap their wings, but on how they balance themselves during unstable conditions. The dangling legs help them keep their balance, similar to when a spinning figure skater extends her arms.

– By Sara Goudarzi, LiveScience Staff Writer
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