They construct burrows to nest and bear their litters.

All hamsters are excellent diggers, constructing burrows with one or more entrances, with galleries connected to chambers for nesting, food storage, and other activities.

Termites construct burrows in wood.

In some areas, they construct burrows among limestone boulders, along river banks or under the roots of trees.

The species are obligate burrowers, constructing burrows up to 50 cm in depth, which helps maintain temperature.

Adults will construct extensive burrows in the substrate for shelter during the day.

They construct elaborate burrows that house successive colonies for decades.

They live in burrows, and, by digging communally, they are able to construct larger and more elaborate burrows than they could on their own.

Dr. Lore has since moved his research into the laboratory, where wild and domestic rats are given an opportunity to construct burrows in elevated cribs that greatly simplify scientific observations.

Although it does not construct burrows, it may place pieces of cactus close to crevice entrances to help protect against predators.