Termite Collection

RF - Devils flower mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) male, captive, occurs in Africa

Southern Tamandua or Lesser Anteater - with termite nest Belize
MAR-208 Southern Tamandua or Lesser Anteater - with termite nest Belize Tamandua tetradactyla Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Termite Mound Chitabe, Okavango Delta, Botswana
WAT-4554 Termite Mound Chitabe, Okavango Delta, Botswana M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Termite PPG 892 Europe Reticulitermes santonensis © Pascal Goetgheluck / ARDEA LONDON
PPG-892 Termite - soldier Europe Reticulitermes santonensis Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cheetah on a termite hill, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Cheetah on a termite hill, Maasai Mara, Kenya

A sectional view of a termites nest
5308479 A sectional view of a termites nest.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sectional view of a termites nest, along with the Queen, workers, soldiers, and a winged termite. Dated 19th century)

Termite: male 1a, magnified 1b, worker 2a, magnifed 2b, female 3, pregnant female 4, nest 5
FLO4574450 Termite: male 1a, magnified 1b, worker 2a, magnifed 2b, female 3, pregnant female 4, nest 5, and cross section through mound 6

RF - Thistle Mantis (Blepharopsis mendica) among petals, captive, occurs in North Africa and the Canary Islands

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

Termite Mounds on the Nifold Plain Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. June 2012

A termite hill in Damaraland, Namibia
A termite hill in a desert area in Damaraland, Namibia

Two cheetah on a termite mound, Serengeti, Grumeti, Tanzania, Africa

A female cheetah looking out frmo a termite mound, Serengeti Grumeti, Tanzania, Africa

Illustration of different types of termites, from top to bottom, soldier, worker, young nymph, long-winged nymph, short-winged nymph, young female, egg-laying female, male

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Africa. Tanzania. A family of Dwarf Mongoose on an abandoned termite mound in Tarangire NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Tanzania: Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Kopje near Lemuta Hills with red accents of aloe secundiflora. Date: 28/01/2006

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Young Adult Male Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatas) watches savanna on termite mound Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Adult Female Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatas) surveys savanna from atop termite mound Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Cheetah cub (Acinonyx jubatas) rests atop termite mound at sunset Date: 19/02/2005

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Grey Kestrel, Falco ardosiaceus, perched and eating termites as they fly out of a tree branch in Masai Mara, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Topi standing guard on termite mound, Maasai Mara, Kenya Date: 05/02/2009

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Female lion resting on termite mound, Maasai Mara, Kenya Date: 05/02/2009

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Young male lion on termite mound, Maasai Mara, Kenya Date: 05/02/2009

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Young male lion on termite mound, Maasai Mara, Kenya Date: 05/02/2009

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Banded Mongoose on termite mound, Maasai Mara, Kenya Date: 05/02/2009

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Banded Mongoose on termite mound, Maasai Mara, Kenya Date: 05/02/2009

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Topi, Damaliscus korrigum. standing guard on termite mound, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Topi, Damaliscus korrigum. standing guard on termite mound, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Topi, Damaliscus korrigum. standing guard on termite mound, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Topi, Damaliscus korrigum. standing guard on termite mound, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Kenya. Topi (Damaliscus korrigum) standing on termite mound. Date: 27/08/2005

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Kenya, Masai Mara. Adult male lion on termite mound (Panthera leo) Date: 27/08/2005

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Botswana: Maun, Montsenella Lodge Tree Camp, Termite Mound Date: 28/01/2006

Termite mound in the Litchfield National Park, Northern Territories, Australia

Snapping termite, Termes fatalis, termite queen, soldiers and workers. Vignette of man with axe hitting a termite mound. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural

Southern hawker and brown hawker dragonflies
Southern hawker or blue hawker dragonfly, Aeshna cyanea (Aeschna maculatissima), and brown hawker, Aeshna grandis, nymph, and during metamorphosis

Harvester termite and mound, and sea slug
Harvester termite and mounds, Microhodotermes species, and sea slug, Tergipes tergipes. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Australian Aboriginal with termite anthills. 19th century

Leopard (Panthera pardus ) resting on a termite hill, yawning, Kruger National Park, Limpopo, South Africa

Illustration, Termite (Isoptera), view from above

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Mustard Bush / Toothbrush Tree - growing on and around a termite hill (Salvadora persica) Date:

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Lion - resting male on a termite-hill in the last light of the evening (Panthera leo) Date:

Magnetic Termite mounds - field with mounds of Magnetic Termites in early morning light - Litchfield National Park
SAS-1248 Magnetic Termite mounds - field with mounds of Magnetic Termites in early morning light Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory

An African native inspects a warrior termite nest. The Warrior Termite (Macrotermes bellicosus) is the largest termite known and builds nests in the shape of mounds that can reach 17 feet in height

Lioness (Panthera leo) standing on termite mound, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) mother with two cubs on top of a termite mound overlooking the savanna, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Two Cheetahs (Acinonix jubatus) sitting on a hill, looking over savanna, Msai Mara national reserve, Kenya

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Termites: From Africa to Europe" Discover the fascinating world of termites, tiny creatures that play a significant role in ecosystems across the globe. In Africa, the Devils flower mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) male stands out with its captivating appearance. Captive and found exclusively in Africa, this mantis species showcases nature's diversity. Zooming in closer, a Scanning Electron Micrograph reveals the intricate details of a termite worker. Magnified at x100, this image provides a glimpse into their complex social structure and industrious nature. These workers tirelessly build towering mounds like those found in Chitabe, Okavango Delta, Botswana - testaments to their architectural prowess. But they are not just confined to Africa; they also thrive in other parts of the world. In Belize, Southern Tamanduas or Lesser Anteaters can be seen skillfully extracting tasty treats from termite nests. These anteaters rely on these insects for sustenance and demonstrate an intriguing predator-prey relationship. Moving further west to Europe, we encounter Termite PPG 892 Europe Reticulitermes santonensis captured by Pascal Goetgheluck's lens. This close-up shot highlights their unique features and serves as a reminder that termites exist beyond African borders. Termites' influence extends beyond being mere food sources or subjects for photography; they shape landscapes too. A termite hill majestically rises amidst Damaraland's arid plains in Namibia - an impressive testament to these minuscule architects' ability to transform environments. Even wildlife recognizes the value mounds as vantage points for observation and rest spots. Cheetahs gracefully perch atop these mounds in Serengeti Grumeti, Tanzania while scanning their surroundings for prey or potential threats. Illustrations provide insight into different types of termites, showcasing their diverse castes and life stages.