How Ingenious Animals Have Engineered Air Conditioning

The video explores how various species, like termites, ants, and prairie dogs, have developed natural ventilation systems to manage CO2 and oxygen exchange. These systems are compared to human-engineered solutions in skyscrapers and mines. The video highlights the Kawanda effect, which explains airflow dynamics in these natural systems. It also emphasizes the role of evolution in solving complex engineering problems, showcasing nature's ingenuity in creating environments that suit the needs of different species.

Explain the Kawanda effect and its relevance to the ventilation of ant hills.

What similarities exist between the ventilation systems of prairie dogs and ants?