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It Takes a Bird Village

  • February 24, 2015
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

In southern Africa, sociable weaver birds build one huge nest for a whole colony. Housing up to 500 birds (including some non-weavers), these haystack-like structures can last a century and weigh a ton — enough to break branches. Their size protects birds from predators and climate. (David Steele / Shutterstock)

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