Animal Homes
Animals, like humans, need a place to call home -- a safe and stable place to raise a family. This three-part series uses animation and "architectural blueprints" to explore just how animals around the globe build their remarkable homes.
The Nest
Bird nests come in all shapes and sizes, crafted from an enormous diversity of materials, from fur, grasses and bones to bits of wire and plastic bags! Each is a work of art, built for the crucial task of protecting eggs and raising young.
Location, Location, Location
Finding a good base of operations is key to successfully raising a family. In the wild, every home is unique, every head of household is an engineer. Animal architecture gives remarkable insights into animal creativity and innovation.
Animal Cities
Animals congregate in huge colonies for many reasons, from sharing information about food and reducing the odds of attacks on individuals to taking down prey too big to tackle alone. Large colonies even allow for communal caregiving.
