From Beavers to Parrotfish: 5 animals that secretly act like nature's engineers
Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 7 a.m. | Source: Times of India
The Earth has innumerable creatures in the jungles, oceans, skies, and under the mud, some of them might even yet be unknown to science. Many among these organisms also perform some hidden work that unknowingly helps the ecosystem. Ever watched an ant hill rise from nothing or a beaver dam halt a rushing river? These aren't just random actions; they're like ecosystem engineers at work. Some creatures don't just live in their habitats; they remake them, creating homes that ripple out to benefit dozens, even hundreds, of other species.Here are some of the most unique animals that secretly help the ecosystem
