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Are birds
the only nest
builders?
Birds rule the roost when
it comes to crafting nests,
but many other creatures
build nests in trees or
on the ground.
A colony of weaver ants
sew leaves together with
silk made by their young.
This teamwork results
in vast networks
of football-sized
nests in trees.
One nest
can contain a
colony of more
than 500,000
weaver ants.
A nest provides a secure shelter
for birds to raise their chicks. Some
mammals, reptiles, and insects also build
structures for their eggs and young, to
host large colonies, or for sleeping in.
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