Ants and Termites

[Techne]

Have a look at the amazing underground cities of these creatures:

Ants:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQERRbU23bU

Termites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGaT0B__2DM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m7odGafpQU

J Scott Turner has an excellent book that describes just how termites do it.
The Tinkerer's Accomplice: How Design Emerges from Life Itself
http://www.amazon.com/Tinkerers-Acc...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287749560&sr=8-1

 

[Peder]

this is quite interesting, can't believe insects have such an interesting life...

 

[The_Other]

It is amazing!

Just amazing how much a small insect with such a small brain can accomplish! And we as humans struggle with some of the most basic stuff!

 

[Peder]

It is amazing!

Just amazing how much a small insect with such a small brain can accomplish! And we as humans struggle with some of the most basic stuff!

sometimes i think that is because we don't go back to basics...