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colonies so thick and hard
that they can hardly be

destroyed even with a pic-

kaxe. Weaverbirds build
the entrance of their nests in
such a way as to prevent sna-

kes, their main enemies, from ente-

ring. Some spiders have special chambers in their nests in which
other animals that have somehow entered the nest are trapped.

Beehives also operate special protective measures. The bees that

are employed to stand guard over the hive do not let anyone in
other than members of the colony. When a guard is away, another

worker bee comes to the entrance of the hive and takes over the
watch. Moreover these guardian bees carry

out this task at the risk of their
own lives

Beavers build their lodges

underwater. In order to
enter, one has to pass

through a secret tunnel
known only by the bea-

ver that built that

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