#Nests

Sample nests were found after a Russian glide bomb knocked down a tree in Donbas.

Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest, chimpanzees stop to build a nest—most often in a tree—to sleep in. Using a selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe spaces to get some shuteye.

New research suggests chimps build warmer, sturdier nests when bad weather is on the way, because even apes know when the vibes are stormy.

From underwater architects to underground engineers, these animals prove nesting isn’t just for birds.