Scientists in South Africa have discovered the world's oldest known active termite mounds, which have been occupied for tens of thousands of years. "Recent radiocarbon dating has revealed that ...

These heuweltjies, as the locals call them (the word means “little hills” in Afrikaans), are termite mounds, inhabited by an ...

These termite mounds are inconspicuous from above-ground but have many important effects on ecosystem functioning. This material relates to a paper that appeared in the Feb. 6, 2015 issue of ...

Measuring up to 40 metres (132 feet) in diameter, these raised mounds containing intricate networks of termite tunnels and nests cover up to 27 percent of the surface area of Namaqualand.

South African researchers have unearthed one of the world’s oldest termite colonies, estimated to be around 34,000 years old, ...

Wallace's giant bee (Megachile pluto) With an estimated wingspan of two-and-a-half inches (6 cm), Wallace's giant bee is the world's largest bee The female makes her nest in termite mounds ...

Their main hunting method is to perch on termite mounds or in trees to locate their prey, stalk it to within about 60 feet and then give chase. That’s where the real magic happens — and you ...

Termite mounds in the delta provide high ground for chacma baboons. Another day, we came off the water early to avoid camping near a village called Savate, a place known for the land mines still ...

Let's take a look at the remarkable comebacks of seven more animal species that were once thought to be extinct.

She lives in Washington. Termite treatment generally lasts five to 10 years when implemented by pest control experts. Treatment longevity factors include termite type, treatment method and the ...

Termite mounds occur in regularly spaced 'polka-dot' patterns due to competition between neighboring colonies. This material relates to a paper that appeared in the Feb. 6, 2015 issue of Science ...