Termites can create structures that alter the physical and chemical properties of soils. In this process, termites are selective about the soil constituents they will use to construct their mounds.

In the afternoon heat, Minenhle Ngcobo stares into the ventilation shaft of 2-meter-tall termite mound. IMG_5949.MOV Termites, sometimes called ‘white ants,’ aren’t actually ants at all, but rather an ...

Termites are the unloved outcasts of the social insect world, says Lucy Cooke. Whereas bees are praised for their pollination skills and ants are lauded for their industry, termites are an affront to ...

We knew chimps were smart. We knew they use and make tools. But a new study has highlighted the extent and ability of chimpanzees’ engineering ability — and it’s stunning. In the heart of Tanzania’s ...

This termite species was special, and if you’ve been following the channel for a while, you already know why.These are Macrotermes gilvus, a fungus-growing termite species, that create amazing ...

A new study has shed light on the intriguing behavior of termite fishing by chimpanzees, offering insights into their foraging cognition and seasonal dietary preferences. Chimpanzees, known for their ...

The characteristics of the “egress complex” found in termite mounds can be replicated to enhance the optimize interior climate of buildings. A groundbreaking study published in Frontiers in Materials ...

Termite mounds are fascinating structures that serve as a shelter and protective space for termite colonies. But what’s really interesting is that they also offer climate regulation. Termine mounds ...