I'm very curious about the distinction of hive behavior from that of primate social behavior, because in my (albeit limited) knowledge of primates, they too display the traits described here with regard to groups in competition and forming strong internal bonds... What are the traits of human hive behavior that distinguish it from that observable in primates? Is it the scale? The ability to "bond" with the group as a whole without the need to bond with each individual? (Really wishing I had an Eddie Izzard 'covered in beeeees' icon right about now.)