Amazing Animal Homes

Here are some of the most amazIng animal architects in the world. These animals have been building intricate structures since long before humans began constructing complex dwellings:

• The beaver builds a den from twigs and mud often rerouting streams.

• Compass termites build huge wedge mounds in order to regulate the temperature of the underground nest.

• Many birds have intricate homes like the sociable weaver, swallows, the Montezum Oropendola and many others.