Termites’ Towering Mounds: Termites build colossal, intricately ventilated mounds. These towering structures can reach up to 8 metres high!
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Beavers’ Lodges: Beavers craft sturdy, dome-shaped lodges from branches and mud, with secret underwater entrances for safety and warmth.
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Birds’ Nests of Mud and Spit: Swallows and swifts create nests with mud and saliva. Their delicate architecture can cling to cliff faces or human structures!
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Ants’ Underground Cities: Ant colonies construct complex, multi-chambered underground cities with tunnels, nurseries, and even fungus gardens.
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Weaver Birds’ Woven Masterpieces: Weaver birds twist grasses and twigs into elaborate hanging nests, some so intricate they resemble woven baskets!
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Spiders’ Silken Webs: Spiders spin delicate yet incredibly strong webs, designed to trap prey. Some can even build webs that span several metres!
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Hermit Crabs’ Mobile Homes: Hermit crabs repurpose discarded shells as mobile homes. When they outgrow one, they swap it for a new, bigger shelter.
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Coral Reefs: Ocean Cities: Tiny coral polyps build enormous underwater cities that support a vast range of marine life, forming intricate reef structures.
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Bowerbirds’ Showy Bowers: Male bowerbirds construct elaborate bowers from twigs, decorated with colourful objects, all to impress potential mates.
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Prairie Dogs’ Burrow Networks: Prairie dogs dig extensive burrow systems with multiple chambers for nesting, food storage, and lookout points.
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