How Termites Evolved to Build Massive Mounds

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Published 2021-09-23
In the amazing world of animal architecture, termites can build huge mounds. These insect cities can be found in the savannahs of Africa, Australia, Asia and South America. The fascinating mounds help as a ventilation system for the colony, but how did this behaviour evolve?

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All Comments (20)
  • @BranoneMCSG
    The tallest recorded termite mound is 12.8 metres, located in Congo. That's 3000 times the size of a termites height. By comparison, the Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure in the world is 828 metres and therefore about 500 times the size of a human. It goes to show that despite being a little white ant, they are capable of building structures six times larger than we have and that's without any technology, just their bare bodies.
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  • @bugjams
    Worth noting that humans studied termite mounds when designing ventilation systems for skyscrapers. Without termites, we may not have been able to build buildings as tall as we can now.
  • @drcalliber732
    I am near certain that if humans were to ever go extinct. Termites, Ants, Bees, and/or wasps would become the dominant sentient species on earth. I can only imagine how cool it would be to see these insects evolve slowly into their own form of intelligence.
  • @Skittenmeow
    We have these mounds across the road from my house - Albany on the southern tip of Western Australia. Admittedly they're smaller mounds (4-5 feet tall) but it's relatively cold and wet here compared to the rest of WA. The aircon system and mound design is likely for heat retention rather than cooling.
  • @dayangmarikit6860
    Are these termite mounds individual entities, each with their own queen?... or are they all connected to each other by subterranean tunnels?... I mean, if you see two termite mounds not far from each other, like 2 or 3 meters apart, would those mounds be individual entities or connected to each other?
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  • @bobatking7985
    Such magnificent and fascinating creatures . Be so glad they are so minute in size. I can only imagine their reign on earth 😬
  • @thedeadbaby
    Humans are like termites too. building skyscrapers and what not. I bet termites feel like they are some advanced species who rule the world.
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