Africa's Wild Roommates | Free Documentary Nature

Africa's Wild Roommates | Free Documentary Nature Three of the greatest builders of the animal world live in the African savannah: Sociable weaver birds, aardvarks, and termites. Weaver birds live in colonies. In their hundreds, they build a nest weighing tons in which each bird has its own home. Aardvarks build underground cave systems metres below the ground, and termites build skyscrapers out of sand, saliva, and excrement. However, in their spectacular building, they do not live alone! Many roommates from other species also live there. From small insects, reptiles, and birds to large mammals, the builders and their roommates not only live together, but they also benefit from sharing the same roof. How much the roommates contribute to the community varies from one flat share to another. Pygmy falcons, eagle owls, and skinks ensure the safety of the weaver birds’ colony and are given an apartment in return. The termites, on the other hand, are not protected by anyone and are only ever exploited. Their fellow residents are damaging their buildings and sometimes even eating them. In the aardvark’s flat share, everyone lives according to their own daily routine. The many roommates of the underground community hardly ever meet each other. Some of them, like the aardwolf, however, get more than only living space from the aardvark. In winter, it would starve without the special capabilities of its roommate. Living together has advantages and disadvantages for the animals in the African savannah. But these communities don’t necessarily differ from their human counterparts: it’s for the benefit of all if there’s more space to live, more food, more encounters, and more diversity. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe Free Documentary - Nature Channel for free: http://bit.ly/2mFDC3Q Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QfRxbG Twitter: https://bit.ly/2QlwRiI ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #FreeDocumentaryNature #Documentary #wildlife #africa ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Free Documentary aims to provide high-quality documentaries on YouTube for free, utilizing the best practices in nature documentary filmmaking and collaborating with renowned filmmakers and production studios. You will see stunning shots from the depths of the oceans and from above, telling captivating stories and showcasing the incredible diversity of our planet.