Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest ...

Termite mounds play a crucial role in shaping the ecosystems of African savannas. These structures, built by termites, are not just homes for these insects; they also significantly influence soil ...

Research on termite mounds in South Africa revealed that these structures can act as conduits for salt migration, potentially contributing to groundwater salinization. The study found that salts ...

the water that surrounds the island is kept fresh enough to nurture the growth of all manner of aquatic plants Paul Bradshaw A crucial stage in the film was to show exactly how termite mounds ...

On still, humid nights, the old termite mounds on the savannah of Emas National Park, central Brazil, sparkle with eerie green lights. These are the bioluminescent lures of click beetle larvae living ...

Their powerful arms and claws rip anthills and termite mounds open. A long, sticky tongue helps them catch insects. [4] Its common name, pangolin, comes from the Malay word, pengguling ...