Animals Build Cities Without Blueprints, and the Science Explains How
Published on: Feb. 9, 2026, 2:42 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Nature's architects build without blueprints! From beaver dams to termite mounds and ant cities, complex structures emerge as animals respond to local cues. Beavers listen to water, termites sense air, and ants follow chemical trails. These simple, repeated actions create intricate, functional "cities" that rival human engineering, proving order can arise from decentralized responses.
