Table of Contents

1. The builders ; 2. From one nest to another ; 3. Builders change the world ; 4. You don't need brains to be a builder ; 5. Who's in charge around here? ; 6. Two routes lead to trap building ; 7. The magic of the tool users ; 8. Beautiful bowers

About the Author

Mike Hansell is Emeritus Professor of Animal Architecture at the University of Glasgow. Author of Animal Architecture and Bird Nests and Building Behavior, he is a leading authority on animal building.

Reviews

Hansell, an evolutionary biologist specialising in animal architecture, knows the answers and can tell a good story. Great stuff. New Scientist, 12 January 2008. Great stuff and a thought-provoking read... I recommend this book. Douglas Palmer, BBC Wildlife Engaging. Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph 'Built by Animals' is popular science at its best. Mark Cocker, Guardian Books of the Year This fascinating assemblage of the world's animal architects will fill a niche in all collections. Nancy Bent, Booklist