Gorgeous day for a chaotic swim 🦆 Torrent ducks make the turbulent waters at the foot of the Andes Mountains their playground. | National Geographic Animals

From their massive above-ground nests that sustain them throughout the year to their unique relationship with other forest denizens, there's a reason wood ants are considered a keystone species. 🐜 Take a closer look inside a wood ant colony to learn more about how they achieve their amazing feats: https://on.natgeo.com/4hTzcgw | National Geographic

Watch: Footage shows ducklings taking the plunge from their nest box in Provo. We install man-made nest boxes to help bolster populations of wood ducks in areas where natural cavities are limited. Want to get involved? Read this post: http://go.usa.gov/xEEk6 | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources