Animals that Build their Homes

8 June,2024

Perhaps the most famous architects of the animal kingdom, beavers construct dams made of branches, mud, and rocks.

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Beavers

Ants are master builders, creating elaborate underground colonies with intricate chambers for different purposes such as nurseries, food storage, and waste disposal.

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Ants

These structures are built from a combination of soil, saliva, and feces, and they can be massive, with intricate ventilation systems and temperature control mechanisms.

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Termites

Many bird species are known for their nest-building skills.

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Birds

Honeybees construct hives made of beeswax, creating hexagonal cells for storing honey, pollen, and eggs.

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Bees

These webs can vary greatly in design and complexity, from the classic orb web to funnel webs, cobwebs, and more.

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Spiders

They seek out shells that fit their bodies and use their claws to carry and secure them.

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Hermit crabs