Spinifex termite Northern Territory, AustraliaThese termites build towers over 20 feet tall, with each tower capable of housing 2-3 million termites

Carrier shell Tropical and subtropical ocean floorThese remarkable snails use their shells as a base on which they cement pebbles, other shells, and debris to their own shell for additional protection from predators

Weaver ant Northern Territory, AustraliaNests are built by the ants using their pincers to pull leaves together, then weaving them with silk threads from their larvae

Vogelkop gardener bowerbird Western New Guinea, IndonesiaBuilt by males, this birds home is called a bower, and anything colorful is used to decorate it in an attempt to attract mates

European red wood ant Hessen, GermanyThough these ants are just 1 centimeter long, their homes are over six feet high and are built so tightly that water is unable to seep in

Compass termite AustraliaNot only are these termites homes nearly ten feet tall, theyre also built flat-sided with a north-south orientation and have a ventilation system to keep a steady temperature inside.

Baya Weaver NamibiaThese birds construct homes with blades of fresh grass, enabling them to weave while the grass is still flexible before the sun hardens it and turns their small nest into a sturdy compound that can only be accessed through the basement.

Beutelmeise Europe and AsiaThe male bird builds these nests from cobwebs, seed wool, and plant fibers, hoping to attract a female who will lay 5-8 eggs inside

Wasp WorldwideWhile common around the globe, this insect deserves a mention for its incredible paper pulp homes made from chewed, weathered wood