15 amazing creations made by animals with an artistic streak

We’ve all heard the myth that man is king of creation. Yes, the fact that people invent, build, develop and improve the world is indisputable. But in our everyday lives, we forget that there are many other creatures that have been making their own way since the time when people couldn’t even speak. They are beings that build and perfect their own systems to remind us that we represent only a small part of the Planet.

In this post, the incredible.club wants to show some extraordinary things that animals create for their own protection. Be sure to read to the end, as a very cool bonus awaits you!

This phenomenon happened in Pakistan in 2010, when the rains invaded the country. There was so much water in the wetlands that the insects had to find a safe place above ground. It was believed that spiders were the main builders of these networks, but it was later revealed that other insects (such as moth larvae) also contributed to the process.

Here you can see the “Egyptian pyramids” of the insect world, built by termites. According to studies, insects do not live in these mounds. Its purpose is to protect termites from the threats of the world around them, also helping in the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the nests.

These unusual circles were found near Japan. A few years ago, researchers discovered that the creator of this mystery was the male pufferfish. To make these circles, they swim along the seabed by flapping their fins. These movements help create the pattern we see in the photo above. As you can imagine, the goal is to attract a partner. The more complex the pattern, the more likely the male will attract a female.

Paper wasps use wood fibers and their own saliva to build their nests. When one of them finds an appropriate material, it puts in saliva and, stepping back, scrapes off extremely fine wood fibers. It is always a queen who starts building nests and is looking for a place to lay her eggs. In the final image, you can see the result of the experience of Italian biology student Mattia Menchetti. He provided colored construction paper for a colony of paper wasps.

The creators of these clay structures take great care of their children. To feed the larvae, they create these tube-shaped “prisons”. Then they bring in between 20 and 30 paralyzed spiders, flies or butterflies and lay their eggs on the prey. The critters block the nests with mud, checking them every day.

Water fly larvae build their homes using whatever materials are nearby: rocks, weeds, shells, sand, and whatever else they can find. This process occurs when it is time to pupate or reach adulthood. By building a secure cocoon, they protect themselves against predators.

The weavers are true social architects. Their nests look like straw baskets and are usually found close to each other, resembling giant condominiums. Colonies of these birds can accommodate several generations. The works can be so big that some trees break because they can’t support the weight.

Swallows are also known as social birds. They live in large colonies, which can include hundreds of nests, made in the shape of a neat round basket. Swallows use mud and their own saliva to build them. In some countries, such as India, China and Indonesia, these nests are considered a true culinary gem.

Have you ever wondered what ant colonies would look like if we filled them with metal and dug the result out of the ground? Well, some scholars have done that, and the result is pictured above. We can see that ant colonies are very complex structures, where each branch has its purpose.

The barn owl builds its nests with mud, grass, clay and silt. These houses are dome-shaped, with a hole in one side. Its weight can reach from 3 to 5 kilograms. In search of mud, these birds can make about two thousand flights.

The height of the compass termite residence is about 3 meters. The buildings are arranged north to south to help control the temperature of the underground nests. These structures can accommodate 2 to 3 million termites.

The largest reef in the world, located off the coast of Australia, is one of nature’s most wonderful creations. It was built by a colony of living organisms, and has an area of ​​about 350,000 square meters, which makes it larger than some counties. And it keeps growing! Scholars say that the Great Barrier Reef began to form around 400,000 years ago, but there are conflicting opinions about this fact.

Ploceus use grass to build their nests, giving them a creative pear shape. The sun dries the grass, and this gives the nest surprising strength. Sometimes a flock may build nests together, forming structures similar to large condominiums.

Red wood ants are considered the architects of skyscrapers in forests. They are able to carry materials 40 times heavier than their bodies! Mounds have two parts: the first is on the ground, while the second is underground. The second part protects the mound from water.

Australian weaver ants only need one day to build a nest. Working in chains, they hold leaves in their mandibles, while the larvae produce silk threads to strengthen the structure. It’s a great example of collaboration!

The bird of paradise is a romantic decorator. The male finds beetles, sticks, fruits, flowers and other colorful things, arranging them in an attractive way to attract females. There are examples when these birds used fruits, stray toys and even grass to make their “suites” look even more beautiful. Once the target has been reached, the birds don’t use the beautiful structure to raise their young.

In 2015, for the exhibition “Slip of the Tongue”, the French artist Hubert Duprat presented his golden experiment with trichopter larvae. He collected the larvae in their natural environment, transported them to his studio and replaced the cocoons made of stones with materials such as pearls, rubies and sapphires. You can see the results in the image below.

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