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The oldest 2,200-year-old termite mound on Earth
Archeology

The oldest 2,200-year-old termite mound on Earth

A giant 2,000-year-old giant termite nest discovered in Africa is the oldest termite mound on Earth and is proof that insects can live in a house for thousands of years.

December 17, 2018
Old Indian collection of insects and mysteries
Archeology

Old Indian collection of insects and mysteries

The large collection of insects such as bees, termites, spiders, flies, ants dating back about 53 million years ago challenged the hypothetical theory of India's ancient…

December 17, 2018
Found the belly opening in amber
Archeology

Found the belly opening in amber

One hundred million years ago, a termite got injured and opened its belly. The resin gradually encapsulates the body and the entire termite gut.

December 17, 2018
Termites have grown mushrooms 7 million years ago
Archeology

Termites have grown mushrooms 7 million years ago

To feed themselves, some termite species grow mushrooms in their nests. They create termites for fungi to grow. After discovering fossilized mushrooms in Chad, French re…

December 17, 2018
Top 10 most rare mushrooms in Vietnam
Biology

Top 10 most rare mushrooms in Vietnam

Presently mushrooms are the favorite food of many people. Not only are they highly nutritious, they are also ingredients for processing attractive dishes.

December 17, 2018
14 recorders in the insect world
Biology

14 recorders in the insect world

Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth with about 1 million species already described, accounting for more than half of all known species. The number of…

December 17, 2018
Assassin insects in nature
Biology

Assassin insects in nature

Among the most bizarre creatures in the world, the killer bugs cannot be missed, ie fierce insects clean up prey bodies and carry them on their backs.

December 17, 2018
Decode the genetic genome of the termite
Biology

Decode the genetic genome of the termite

According to a press release from the University of North Carolina (USA), experts decoded and analyzed the genome of a termite species, which is moist wood termites.

December 17, 2018
Huge graveyard in Australia
Biology

Huge graveyard in Australia

This is a termite collection in gray that looks from a distance like a giant graveyard.

December 17, 2018
Essence is 'better than wood'
Biology

Essence is 'better than wood'

By creating a protective barrier from the ground, attracting the termites thanks to Focus, the termites will be lured into lure stations around the building.

December 17, 2018