There is an interesting backstory behind this viral image of mammoth spider webs covering the entire tree. In 2010, millions of spiders in Pakistan crawled up on trees to escape the rising water levels. As the water took a while to recede, the spiders stayed on the tree busy knitting webs.

According to scientists, these large webs helped prevent an outbreak of malaria in the region, which goes on to establish that animals, indeed, are nature’s greatest artists.

A male pufferfish knows a thing or two about creating an artwork that can impress its target audience – a female pufferfish in this case. He often uses his artistic talents to draw intricately designed circles in the sand to win over a female pufferfish.

Female pufferfishes are believed to be one of the harshest art critics in the animal kingdom. Therefore, a male pufferfish works with all his might to create an artwork that will impress his mate, without stopping for a moment to rest or relax.

Ants can be pretty annoying. They can invade your homes and infest them in no time. But, ants are also famed for never giving up, they can teach us about work ethic — just look at the breathtaking colonies they build.

An ant colony, in other words, is the elementary unit around which ants organize their entire lifecycle. A typical ant colony normally comprises of a queen and its workers – working together in keeping the colony safe and prosperous.

Ants are pretty talented, we must say. Just think of weaver ants who are the experts in origami. These ants work with leaves to fashion homes out of it. Weaver ants as its name suggests, weave leaves to make their nests.

The process of weaving the leaves together is a family exercise for the weaver ants, which begins with identifying the leaves to be woven. The leaves are then cut into smaller pieces or tied together to give them a proper shape.

Rufous Hornero or Red Ovenbirds make nests that look nothing short of an artwork. These museum-worthy nests are made by male and female birds using materials such as clay, mud, and grass.

The nests of red ovenbirds normally consist of two chambers: a passage for an entrance and a room to keep the eggs safe. These birds spend a great deal of time building their homes with love and care, often spending almost an equal amount of time safeguarding them.

Chances are that most of us are not aware of what a sapodilla fly is. So, let’s get you acquainted with this insect first. A sapodilla fly is a scavenger fly whose larvae feed off sponges in rivers and lakes.

The larva of the sapodilla fly creates a magnificent silken net around the cocoon. Doesn’t it remind you of some gastronomical treat by an internationally renowned chef? Something that you would probably see on MasterChef. Don’t you agree?

Caddisflies are aquatic insects that gauge water’s pollution levels. The larvae of Caddisfly are known for their ability to form visually appealing cases using a variety of materials ranging from sand to pebbles.

These colorful cases are also known as galleries. These galleries can measure up to several centimeters in length. There is no doubt as to why these creatures have earned the nickname “underwater architects.”

A nest of the mud dauber looks like a panpipe. Commonly found throughout the United States, a mud daubers’ nest is made of (no points for guessing this one) mud.

Since mud daubers are not exactly sociable, they build nests for each and every generation. They are also famous for not defending their nests, commonly found in places such as garages, barns, and attics.

The male Bowerbirds are of artistic temperament as they are known for their one-of-a-kind courtship ritual. A male bowerbird uses twigs and grass to make huts (called bowers) in order to woo a female.

He further places colorful flowers, and berries outside the bower as if to seal the deal. The bowers are then inspected by the female bowerbirds and finally chosen on the basis of construction technique and overall visual appeal.

Commonly found in South Africa, Sociable Weavers as their name suggests are both sociable and artistic in nature. These birds often live in a large communal colony. The colony of sociable weavers contains many nesting chambers.

They also host many other species. The nests of these species are considered to be one of a kind. In fact, no other bird in the animal kingdom does anything that remotely resembles such nests.

UNESCO world heritage site Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. The entire reef is spread across an enormous area of 348,000 square kilometers.

The reef is said to house around 400 varieties of coral, 1,500 fish species, and around 4,000 types of mollusk. The Great Barrier Reef is a living, breathing work of art as it is made by the species inhabiting it. Isn’t it just beautiful?

Ants, as we mentioned before, are extremely artistic by nature. The European Red Wood ants, for instance, are widely known for constructing elaborate ant colonies. The ant colonies made by these species of ants have a dome-shaped mound surrounded by dense vegetation.

These colonies are normally found in sunny spots of the forest, built around a tree trunk. The other materials used for building these colonies include twigs, pebbles, conifer needles, and more.

A Baya weaver is known for its intricately trunk-shaped nest. The baya nest is predominantly built by the male, who then shows it to the female for her approval. The female baya closely inspects the nest and gives her approval only after she is satisfied with the quality of materials used for the construction.

Once she approves the nest, she herself gets involved with the rest of the nest-building process. This takes the entire process of craftsman (or woman) ship to the next level.

A compass termite builds tall mounds that look like gigantic tombstones. These mounds normally house millions of termites comprising the queen and its workers.

These mounds have an elongated axis with a north-south orientation. This mound orientation is a result of adaptation to long-term environmental conditions that maintain the temperature at the eastern side of the mound.

Spiders are known for their spinning silky webs. These anthropods have time and again inspired human imagination through their creations. Case in point: the incy wincy spider.

In this image, you can see the egg sac spider. While the scientists are still trying to figure out how this spider was able to do it, one thing is certain: whoever made this is a true artist.

A Swallow’s nest is made of mud and saliva. Swallows dedicate a lot of time to building their home, often taking more than a thousand trips to just make the necessary pellets required for the nest.

The nests are built by male and female members alike in locations ranging from barns to sheds to stables. Swallows are believed to exhibit a fair level of nest faithfulness, only abandoning the nests if they are ravaged by mites.

A list of artistic animals would be incomplete without mentioning the beaver. Commonly found in North America, beavers are known to build makeshift dams to help them gain access to the resources needed for their survival.

But, a beaver-made dam is also known to help humans and the environment in many ways, including increasing frog population, reducing soil erosion, and in many other ways.

Rare in nature, the beehive of Osmia Avosetta bees is anything, but basic. The beehives made by these species of bees are vividly colorful and gorgeous to look at. The female bees of these species are quite talented and artistic.

They use colorful petals to make their nests. The process of creating the nest begins with shortlisting the best petals, which are then brought to the location of the nest for further processing.

Montezuma oropendolas nests look like elegant chandeliers made of vines and grass. As the nests of these birds are usually tall, they are normally built on trees that are strong and sturdy.

These creatures normally make their nests closer to the nest of a hornet so as to seek protection from its predators. These nests take around nine to eleven days to complete and are made by female members of the species.

The call of a woodpecker is a distinct one. But, that topic is for another story. Today, we’ll focus on their wood-pecking talents. The woodpecker can single-handedly carve out massive holes in a tree with its laser-sharp beak.

They unknowingly also protect the trees by extracting pests from their trunks. Woodpeckers also maintain the health of trees by preventing them from mass infestations.

Next up, we have a turtle that actually paints. We are as much surprised as you. Meet Koopa, the turtle, who is pursuing his painting career and has created more than 800 artworks.

Koopa paints using his belly and has so far managed to raise more than $10,000 for charity purposes. Now retired from painting, Koopa’s artworks hang on the walls of the rich and famous all around the United States.

It’s a known fact that a bee’s honeycomb has inspired countless artists and designers all over the world. But, can we say that nothing beats the original artistry displayed by the bees?

Well, you have to see an original honeycomb to figure out what we are talking about. The geometry of each honeycomb, the hexagonal structure of each cell, and how they come together can put an expert art critic at a loss.

This bird has an artistic eye transforming old junk into something usable. Not only has she given the discarded shoe a new purpose, but she has actually shown how animals can benefit from human junk.

Other, smaller, birds can definitely learn from this little one. It is rightly said that one man’s garbage is another man’s treasure. The other ‘man’ is an avian, in this case.

Elephants share many similarities with humans. Besides having a good memory, elephants can be taught to paint. Yes, you read the last part correctly. Suda, the elephant, has been actively painting for 15 years, using her trunk.

Her artworks have raised a sizeable amount of funds for the elephant hospital. Apparently, Suda is so famous that she has been regularly featured in prestigious media outlets such as CNN, WSJ, among others.

Ever wondered why some beaches across the world resemble one big blue twinkling fairy light, not to mention dreamy spots for a romantic walk or a proposal? The answer to this lies in the phenomenon called bioluminescence.

Bioluminescence (Bio = living, Luminescence = emitting light) is caused by algae called sea sparkles. These tiny creatures use light to communicate with each other and to basically protect themselves from predators. And, boy oh boy, they do it so stylishly!

A bird nest can be considered a design marvel simply due to the fact that they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. These nests are made using a host of materials ranging from straws, dry grass, leaves, twigs, fallen branches, and many other materials.

Watching a bird build its nest can be an exhilarating thing to experience as it showcases a range of values and qualities like patience, perseverance, craftsmanship, and industriousness.

A bird can build their nest in the unlikeliest of places, proving that they indeed have quite an imagination. And, isn’t that a hallmark of a true artist? The internet is filled with examples of certain birds choosing to build their nests on different vehicles.

This is irrespective of whether the vehicle is abandoned or not. Look at this pigeon, for instance. It chose to build its nest between the car’s windshield and hood. Pigeons are actually notorious for building their nests in the strangest of places.

Ducks are also likely to build their nests everywhere they can. Just look at the latest model of duck nest. It’s actually a floating nest, which provides excellent protection against predators.

It seems to be relaxing in its nest made on a floating tire. It also looks like they got their own personal escort. Another duck is swimming by the nest.

Notice how this thrush has built its nest inside the traffic light. This image shocked the internet since it first appeared. This picture was actually taken in Leeds, UK.

We are guessing that this thrush loved the bright color of the traffic light so much that it probably mistook it for sun or it simply enjoyed the warmth emanating from the light.

Birds also seem to have a sense of humor. This one, for instance, decided to build her nest literally on the back of this duck. Guess it wanted to be different from the rest of the birds in the pond.

Mallards are known for their weird nesting spots. That’s why it is rather common to stumble upon a Mallard’s nest in supposedly vulnerable locations.

Pigeons are famous for building their nest in random places. But this one takes the cake, baker, and bakery with it. It took this Christmas wreath for a ready-made nest and simply decided to claim it as its own.

We can’t fully blame the bird as the wreath looks enticing and inviting. It seems like a ready-made next for any bird to find shelter and relax for a while before flying off to some other place.

This little fellow was probably enticed by the statue so much that it decided to make itself a home right on top of it. The bird makes use of the available space wisely to create a home for itself.

Also, it seems to be enjoying the view from up there! Doesn’t the nest look like a crown on the head of a statue? If that is not art, we wonder what art is.

Parrots, as we know can impersonate human voices. They can actually converse with you by picking up the words frequently spoken by an individual. But did you know that these beautiful birds can paint as well?

This parrot loves to paint with a brush it holds with its beak. But this parrot is not the only bird that likes to create some art. These birds are taking the art world by storm and include some famous artists such as a parrot called DaVinci.

It seems like when the parrots learned to paint, the dolphins said, “Hey, we want to learn how to paint as well.” So, the art wave seems to have washed over the dolphins too. These friendly creatures can create some stunning artworks.

The dolphins at Dolphins Plus Mammal Responder Facility in Florida have been doing exactly that for 15 years. The best part is that the money raised from selling their artworks is invested in supporting noble causes. How cool is that?

There is no doubt that spiders can be easily considered master weavers. It seems like spiders know how to spin stunning webs inside out.

We know we mentioned spider earlier, but this one deserves some special attention because of this unique design. It is so creative and satisfying to look at.

Any mention of wasps seldom provokes excitement as these insects are considered to be annoying to the core. Plus, they are known to sting. Nevertheless, a wasp nest is a work of art, resembling ancient pottery or a dried piece of artisanal bread, depending on who you ask.

Wasps are known to make their nests both on trees and on man-made constructions. However, no matter how tempting it may look, you should never put your hand inside their nest.

There are owls and then there is the ferruginous pygmy owl. What’s so special about the latter, you may ask. Well, a ferruginous pygmy owl (now considered endangered in some parts of the United States) builds its nest in the cavity of cacti or a giant tree.

These owls often look for the large hollows, made by industrious woodpeckers. Another noteworthy point that deserves a mention here is that these owls are allowed to be traded commercially only if it doesn’t interfere with their chances of survival.

Did you know that nests made by swiftlets are meant to be eaten? In certain parts of the world, such nests are considered to be a real delight. Called EBN (Edible Bird Nests), these nests are considered to be a rich source of protein.

Such nests are made by the birds using their hardened saliva. Though they are normally white in color, they also come in red and are called Blood Nests.

Sand Martins have a very unique way of building their nests. These birds, dig deep burrows inside seaside walls to safeguard their eggs from predators. They are also considered to be communal in their nesting habit as they like to build nests next to each other.

Contrary to popular beliefs, a sand martins’ nest is simple from the inside, made using straws and feathers of various kinds, probably to keep it warm.

This insect can even make a log cabin its home. Doesn’t this look like the miniature version of one of those fancy wood cabins listed on an Airbnb?

On closer inspection, these bug buildings have tiny log cabins. Another point that needs to be highlighted here is the symmetry of the architecture, which makes it a bit hard to believe that something like this can be made by a caterpillar.

Going camping is usually a good idea. However, a lot can go wrong when you are out there in the wilderness. We’ve compiled a collection of camping fails. Some of these moments are entirely someone else’s fault, while others can be blamed on Mother Nature.

Looks like someone had too much fun in the wilderness. How did he even manage to cover himself in so many cacti? Maybe he just needed to use the bathroom at night and somehow lost his way, stumbled upon something, and ended up like this.

Someone should tell this mister here that this isn’t how camping is done. While this may be an ingenious way of arranging yourself a bed — in case you left your tent at home — this is still not the way it should be done.

The guy doesn’t even have a sleeping bag! Plus, we bet this makeshift bed isn’t very comfortable either. Sleep tight, and don’t let the bedbugs bite… too much!

Camping by the beach sounds like a good idea, right? Well, we said ‘by’ the beach, not ‘on’ the beach. Or, to be even more accurate, they quite literally backed their trailer into the sea.

We hope they realized what they did before it was too late. Honestly, we think they simply tried to park their trailer and somehow ended up reversing instead. Some sea salt and fresh air would do good to the trailer’s metal parts.

Don’t know where your BBQ grill is? That’s fine. You can always use your neighbor’s mailbox. We’re kidding, of course. This is actually considered a federal crime, just like stealing someone’s mail.

Honestly, this is definitely out-of-the-box thinking (like our pun?), but we’re sure that there are better ways to cook food outside. Haven’t they heard of a campfire? Yeah — gather a few twigs, light them up, and hand your pots from a wire above the fire. Simple enough, no?

Rafting, canoeing, or kayaking — these are just some of the outdoor activities that one can enjoy while camping in nature. These girls were clearly having the time of their life until something happened.

We guess it was a strong current or just a sudden wave that caused her to briefly find herself between heaven and Earth. This would certainly give anyone a heart attack. We hope her parents weren’t around to see that.

How did they even manage to drag this toilet all the way to their campsite? This is weird, but ingenious. You know what Bear Grylls used to say — “Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.”

Nothing will stand in the way of hungry campers and their grilled meat. We assume it’s meat, but they could also be vegan and we are totally fine with that. Plus, we like the fact that they converted the tank into a fridge.

When you’re going camping, you’re not supposed to take the entire house with you — only the essentials. We guess they wanted to feel at home… away from home.

This, in our opinion, kinda ruins the point. Camping is all about enjoying nature, taking a break from all the urban bustle and hustle. With some modern amenities, however, we don’t think we would have been able to do away, even while camping.

If there’s one common thing between IKEA furniture and tents, it’s that you need instructions to build them both. However, most people tend to ignore that when trying to build their furniture or their tent, for that matter.

The result? As you can see, these exhausted travelers just gave up trying to build their tent. We guess there’s nothing like sleeping under the stars on a warm summer’s night.

Bringing your pet with you to camp sounds like a good idea, especially if you have a dog (or two). They get to roam free, and perhaps even play with wild animals.

However, when it’s time to take a nap, your dog is not likely to get the clue. At least, they’ll do you the courtesy of taking the first watch. This means you won’t get surprised when you see a bear or a mountain lion coming your way.

This is also a way to camp. We just guess he didn’t feel like going through all the hassle of packing, driving, unpacking, setting up a camp, and all the rest.

So, what’s a better way to camp if not by erecting a tent only for the most important part of your body? We bet he has an espresso machine in there, too. So, he wouldn’t need to worry about getting his morning coffee.

Going camping with your boyfriend or girlfriend sounds like a great, romantic idea. It’s just you two, the moon, and the mosquitos. Looks like that in this case, however, there’s a third wheel. Yeah, quite literally.

What’s this guy deal anyway? Can’t keep your hands off your expensive mountain bike? If we were his girlfriend, we would have probably broken up with him. This is ridiculous. We hope he learned his lesson.

Rules are meant to be broken — some rules, at least. We guess they just didn’t see the sign, or collectively decided to ignore it. If everyone is breaking the rules, can you actually say that they’re breaking the rules?

The majority wins and all that. We wonder if this was part of some open-air rock concert. Sometimes, you just can’t miss that. We hope they had fun, because the long arm of the law will get to them eventually.

Did this horse lose its way? We bet the people who were in the tent didn’t enjoy this form of wake-up. But, that’s what you get when you camp near a farm.

At least this horse looks friendly. Perhaps it would even let someone ride it. On second thought, perhaps the last thing that was on these people’s minds was horse riding. This tawny stallion must have completely trashed their tent.

Flash floods could be dangerous, especially for campers. If you leave your tenet in an area that’s prone to flash floods, you could find yourself covered in water within seconds. This guy, however, seems to enjoy himself.

He came prepared. Lying on a floating mattress and holding a pack of cookies in the other, he doesn’t seem to be too bothered by what just happened. That’s the spirit! Keep it up!

This is something that we thought we would never see. When you camp, you obviously still need to do your laundry because your clothes get extra stinky.

So, why not use your car to hang some of them up? Looks like you can use your orange Lamborghini for this purpose as well. We also didn’t know that people who have Lamborghini use them when going camping. We guess the rich like to camp as well.

This is a very interesting way to camp. First of all, we wonder how did they even manage to climb all the way up there? We didn’t see any ladder or tree-climbing equipment.

Second of all, while this may be a good way to avoid wild animals at night, it still doesn’t feel very comfortable. Also, aren’t they scared of heights? Well, we guess that to each their own. That’s still ingenious.

Why would anyone want to possible reserve this spot? Perhaps, they didn’t know it was prone to flash floods. Still, this is a little ironic. There’s also a chance, though, that it’s a family of amphibians.

This means that they’re likely to enjoy this spot very much. As for the rest of us, we’re just going to move somewhere dry, away from that puddle. Any ideas for a better location?

Sausages that are cooked over an open fire are something that’s part of every camp experience. What better way of cooking many sausages at once if not by, well, using a rake? Apparently, this boy scout used a rake to do just that.

It left us utterly speechless. This is ingenious, and bizarre at the same time. We wonder where he got that rake from, because why would you need a rake when you go camping? To cook sausages, we guess.

These are just two backpackers carrying a bathtub, really, nothing to see here folks! Why would these two carry a bathtub in the middle of what seems to be a forest? We’re also curious to know where did they get it from?

Do bathtubs just happen to grow on trees in the middle of nowhere? Besides, what do they need it for anyway? Taking a bath after a long day of hiking? That kinda ruins the point of an outdoor trip.

Looks like these guys couldn’t be bothered with building a tent. We bet they tried, failed, and decided to just ditch these efforts by jumping right in. Come to think of it, a tent is basically a big blanket.

So, they are simply using it the proper way. Poor fellas, they must have gotten tired from all these tent-building attempts. We’re kidding. What are they teaching them at school these days if they can’t even erect a tent?

We suppose a shopping cart could be used as a grill net in case you just happen to run out of grill nets while camping. We hope Target didn’t notice they have one less shopping cart, because clearly, someone put it to good use elsewhere.

Looks like they found a nice way to cook their omelet for breakfast without burning their eggs. We just wonder how they managed to get a shopping cart to the middle of nowhere.

Where is this guy going? It looks like he literally packed his entire house before going on a backpacking trip. Unless he doesn’t plan to return any time soon, we don’t see why he needs so much stuff.

How is he even able to carry that much? We feel bad for his lower back and knees. He should get a trolley or something. Clearly, the idiom “everything but the kitchen sink” isn’t about people like him — because he probably has that in there too.

This picture might as well have been taken moments before a disaster. We’re not implying anything here but you still have to admit that it does bring such thoughts to mind.

Being that the two people in this photo are American rock climbers Beth Rodden and Tommy Caldwell, it all makes a bit more sense. Still, why on Earth would you want to take this risk?

We guess it’s not too late to save this tent. We wonder what happened to it — did someone do it on purpose or a curious bear was involved in this incident? Anyway, we’re certain that this guy wasn’t too happy about finding his tent in such a condition.

Just think about all his stuff. Maybe it was just a random gust of wind? But, since when do you get random gusts of wind in a forest?

This is definitely a cool — or perhaps, we should say a rather tribal way of camping. We obviously don’t object to the concept of building a tent in this way, but we’re more worried about the fire burning right outside it.

One stray spark and the whole forest might be on fire! Why take the risk? We guess, if you really want to get the feeling of what it was like to live in prehistoric times.

When nature calls and you’re in nature, ironically, you can’t just find a bathroom and use it. Instead, you usually look for a bush and dig a hole in the ground to do whatever it is that you have to do.

These people, who are simply gifted, found a way around this all-too-common problem. In fact, we believe that they should patent that so that everyone would be able to enjoy their invention!

While popcorn wouldn’t be our first choice of an outdoor snack when we go camping, some people just can’t be separated for too long from their favorite indoor snack — even when they’re backpacking.

So, at the end of a long and tiring day of hiking, when you sit by the fire and wait for all the kernels to pop, the last thing you want to see is this. Her friends must have been disappointed with her.

This cannot be good. Tents aren’t meant to fly. They’re not aerodynamic and are generally designed to remain on the ground. By the looks of it, someone had forgotten to fix that tent to the ground.

Unlike Aladdin’s magic carpet that can fly, this tent is not magical, as far as we know. We hope that no one was inside it went it decided to pursue a different career path, other than being someone’s tent.

This looks like an attempt at hiding your car in the wild. We wonder if they feared that some bear would sneak around it and try to steal it.

There’s a good chance, however, that they simply parked it in the wrong location — which led to this massive bark coming down on it. By the looks of it, a few dents and scratches are all that happened to it.

This is rather disappointing. If you’re going camping, you’re supposed to give up on some modern comforts, even it’s for a short while. These guys thought that putting the tent on the ground is not for them.

Perhaps they feared scorpions or snakes. But, this kinda misses the point of camping. Also, this can’t be very comfortable. So much for enjoying nature. They could have just stayed home.