While some termites live in the wood of our homes, others build their own houses, some of the most impressive structures in the animal world. A look inside a forever-evolving city, made from the simplest materials.

The queen termite is an egg-laying machine, producing an egg every three seconds from her enormous, pulsating abdomen.

They are feared by homeowners for their ability to eat through foundations and beams. But many people don't realize that the termite is also a remarkable architect.