In this day and time, when even cement concrete constructions come crashing down at the slightest downpour or mildest earthquake, imagine staying in a paper house! Many creatures have made it their forte to pulp leaves and other natural materials and mix them with their saliva or body fluids and construct paper houses.

These houses are amazing for their capacity to withstand heavy rains and winds and yet provide a sturdy structure to support an entire colony. The Paper Wasp is one such creature, which specialises in making one of the lightest paper homes.