Ants

A house proud mouse and 5 other animals more serious about cleaning than you

Not just the mouse that went viral, cleanliness is a virtue for a whole host of critters.

The many species of ants and their similarities with humans: How the tiny insects showcase brutal survival skills and warfare tactics

Ants tend to separate the world in a rather simple way, into two classes: colony members and everybody else. Somewhat like humans.

Ants build big structures without coordination or communicating with each other

Ants seem to act alone, solving situational problems like moving obstructions when they encounter them.