Termites

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million termites on African savannah ~ a tall earthen mound

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Valsa George

Date: 9/20/2022 4:37:00 AM

This looks like an old castle ! Termites are so ingenious !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/20/2022 6:01:00 AM

Thank you Valsa, they certainly are. Tom

Niall Fulham

Date: 3/25/2018 10:27:00 AM

Hi Tom , wow they build big my friend :::)))) enjoyed the pic and Haiku :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/25/2018 11:27:00 AM

Thanks Niall, no shortage of manpower lol.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/14/2018 11:45:00 AM

What a striking image you have created, Tom! I sure would not be happy to have them termites living in my garden!! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/14/2018 1:02:00 PM

Thanks Paul, me neither, they've been known to get into peoples property and cause terrible destruction. Tom

Silent One

Date: 3/13/2018 6:15:00 AM

Damn... that is a lot..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/13/2018 6:59:00 AM

It sure is but they are fascinating insects and can build mounds up to 30ft. I saw them in Kenya and they look like trees in the distance, couldn't get out to have a look because there might have been lions about.