The ability to build is not unique to human beings. All around us we can find animals that build their own homes with astonishing accuracy. We'll explore the characteristics and abilities of some of these builders below. Look!
1. Beavers
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Beavers stand out as the most talented and dedicated builders in the animal kingdom. They build canals and dams in order to protect their families from harm. By gnawing on the tree trunks, the trees collapse, providing the necessary branches for building dams on streams.
These dams form ponds where beavers make their homes, known as “beaver lodges”. These dams can only be accessed by the family through a secret underwater passage.
2. Termite
the mounds of termitesthey are structures that many have already seen. However, few know that these hills are actually cities. From the outside, they just look like large mud buildings, but inside they are complex, highly organized structures that serve termite colonies.
Inside these mounds, there are chimneys and tunnels that control humidity and temperature. In addition, there are chambers for storing food. Underground, the original termite nest is still present. Worker termites build the mounds above the nest using mud, saliva and feces.
3. bees
To the bees are known for their beehives, which are true works of construction and known as nature's most efficient buildings.
These graceful and important flying insects discovered the ideal technique for dividing the surface of their hives in equal parts, using the smallest possible perimeter and achieving a design efficiency of 100%.
4. Ants
They burrow into the ground using their jaws, creating intricate structures for their colonies. The chambers retain their shape unless the earth dries out significantly. However, like the antsare capable of building such complex underground structures is still a mystery.
5. Prairie dog
Prairie dogs make their homes in underground tunnels. Due to climatic variations in the Great Plains of North America, these tunnels are designed to withstand high temperatures, floods and fires. Earth chambers have different depths and different functions.
For example, the nursery for prairie dog puppies is buried underground, where the temperature is more stable and they are safe from harm.
Additionally, adult prairie dogs can shelter from predators in chambers close to the surface. Other chambers are used to store food or watch for potential threats.
