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    The Nest

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53 
Apr 7, 2015
Bird nests come in all shapes and sizes, crafted from an enormous diversity of materials, from fur, grasses and bones to bits of wire and plastic bags! Each is a work of art, built for the crucial task of protecting eggs and raising young.

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Season 1, 3 episodes

Season 1
   
The Nest,
Bird nests come in all shapes and sizes, crafted from an enormous diversity of materials, from fur, grasses and bones to bits of wire and plastic bags! Each is a work of art, built for the crucial task of protecting eggs and raising young.
53m Apr 7, 2015
   
Location, Location, Location,
Finding a good base of operations is key to successfully raising a family. In the wild, every home is unique, every head of household is an engineer. Animal architecture gives remarkable insights into animal creativity and innovation.
53m Apr 14, 2015
   
Animal Cities,
Animals congregate in huge colonies for many reasons, from sharing information about food and reducing the odds of attacks on individuals to taking down prey too big to tackle alone. Large colonies even allow for communal caregiving.
53m Apr 21, 2015
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