Termites Collection (#2)

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Termite mounds (Cubitermes sp.) Date:

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Termite Hills Date:

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Violaceous TROGON - at nest, which is made in termite nest attached to tree. (Trogon violaceus) Date:

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Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Date:

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Termite Mound - with boy investigating, up ladder Date:

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Red and Yellow Barbit - foraging for termites on termite mound (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus) Date:

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Red and Yellow Barbit - foraging for termites on termite mound (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus) Date:

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Red and Yellow Barbits - foraging for termites on termite mound (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus) Date:

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Harvester Termites foraging (Hodotermes mossambicus) Date:

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Termite Mounds. among Orange Daisies (Ursinia cakilefolia) - Skilpad Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Namaqua Desert, Namaqualand, South Africa. (Ursinia cakilefolia). Date:

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Termite Mounds - among Orange Daisies (Ursinia cakilefolia). Skilpad Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Namaqua Desert, Namaqualand, South Africa. (Ursinia cakilefolia). Date:

Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos mystacophanos) adult female, roosting at old nesthole in termite mound on tree, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

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Termite Mounds - among Orange Daisies (Ursinia cakilefolia). Skilpad Reserve, Namaqua National Park, Namaqua Desert, Namaqualand, South Africa. (Ursinia cakilefolia). Date:

Common Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula) adult, sitting on termite mound, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, December
Common Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula) adult, sitting on termite mound, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, December

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus raineyii) adult, standing on termite mound in savannah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, August

Botswana. Africa

Tropical winged termites C014 / 0954
Tropical winged termites. Winged male termites (epifamily Termitoidae) emerging from a rotting log on the forest floor. Photographed in Rio Bigal Biological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Fruitafossor prehistoric mammals, artwork C017 / 0676
Fruitafossor prehistoric mammals, artwork. These termite-eating mammals were found in what is now North America during the Late Jurassic, around 155 to 150 million years ago

Giant termites C017 / 6811
Giant termites. Soldiers from a giant termite (Macrotermes sp.) colony

Termite mound, Australia C018 / 2508
Termite mound. Man looking at a large termite mound. Termite (infraorder Isoptera) colonies live in these structures constructed from the chewed remnants of woody trees, mud and faecal matter

Termite mound, Australia C018 / 2509
Termite mound. Large termite mound. Termite (infraorder Isoptera) colonies live in these structures constructed from the chewed remnants of woody trees, mud and faecal matter

Termite (Termitoidae sp. ) mound, in open woodland habitat, Gambia, march
Termite (Termitoidae sp.) mound, in open woodland habitat, Gambia, march

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) adult female with cub, resting on termite mound, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Termites - carrying food. Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia
MAR-1481 Termites - carrying food. Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia Isoptera Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Matabele Ants - raiding Termite nest
PS-5807 Matabele Ants - raiding Termite nest Peter Steyn contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Magnetic Termite Mounds
JPF-2542 Magnetic Termite Mounds amitermes meridionalis Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Magnetic Termite Mounds - Northern Territory - Australia
JPF-2885 Magnetic Termite Mounds Northern Territory - Australia Amitermes meridionalis Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Magnetic Termite Mounds - N. T. Australia
JPF-2891 Magnetic Termite Mounds N. T. Australia amitermes meridionalis Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Termites - mass carrying food. Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia
MAR-1483 Termites - mass carrying food. Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia Isoptera Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tree with Phallus Termite - Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia
MAR-1002 Tree with Phallus Termite Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia Dicuspiditermes Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Buttressed tree with Phallus Termite - Gunung Leuser National Park - Bukit Lawang - Sumatra - Indonesia
MAR-1653 Buttressed tree with Phallus Termite Mounds Gunung Leuser National Park - Bukit Lawang - Sumatra - Indonesia Dicuspiditermes Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Termites - Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia
MAR-1480 Termites Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia Isoptera Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Sumatran Orangutan - Young female eating termite nest - North Sumatra - Indonesia - *Critically Endangered
SE-1514 Sumatran Orangutan - Young female eating termite nest North Sumatra - Indonesia Pongo abelii Critically Endangered Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Sumatran Orangutan - Young female eating termites from wood - North Sumatra - Indonesia - *Critically Endangered
SE-1512 Sumatran Orangutan - Young female eating termites from wood North Sumatra - Indonesia Pongo abelii Critically Endangered Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Sumatran Orangutan - Termite nest partially eaten by orangutan - North Sumatra - Indonesia
SE-1505 Sumatran Orangutan - Termite nest partially eaten by orangutan North Sumatra - Indonesia Pongo abelii Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

aRDWOLF
A stuffed Aardwolf, similar to a hyena, native to southern and eastern Africa, which feeds mainly on termites and insect larvae. Yellowish grey fur with black stripes. Date: 1930s

Termite mound Botswana near Savuti

Scorched woodland habitat and termite mounds after bush fire, near Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Long-nose Termite (Nasutitermes sp. ) adults, workers in column changing home and building hidden tunnel on ground
Long-nose Termite (Nasutitermes sp.) adults, workers in column changing home and building hidden tunnel on ground, Los Amigos Biolgical Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Termite (Isoptera sp. ) tunnels made of sand, on Marula Tree (Sclerocarya birrea) trunk, Kruger N. P
Termite (Isoptera sp.) tunnels made of sand, on Marula Tree (Sclerocarya birrea) trunk, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

Ant (Formicidae sp. ) adult, preying on termites, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru
Ant (Formicidae sp.) adult, preying on termites, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Processional termites (Hospitalitermes sp.). These termites are native to Southeast Asia. They leave the nest to forage for food which is rolled into balls and taken back to the nest by the workers

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Termites, the tiny architects of nature, are truly fascinating creatures. With their intricate societies and remarkable abilities, they never fail to amaze us. In this Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM), we get a close-up view of a termite worker. Magnified 100 times, its delicate features become apparent, showcasing the complexity hidden within these minuscule insects. Venturing into Belize's lush landscapes, we encounter a Southern Tamandua or Lesser Anteater amidst a termite nest. This unique partnership between animal and insect highlights the importance in ecosystems as both prey and habitat providers. Traveling to Botswana's Okavango Delta, we stumble upon an imposing Termite Mound in Chitabe. These towering structures serve as fortresses for termite colonies while also contributing to soil fertility through their construction process. The Magnetic Termite Mound found in Nitmiluk National Park in Australia is another marvel worth exploring. These eerie formations align with Earth's magnetic field to regulate temperature within the mound—a testament to termites' adaptability and ingenuity. Delving into history, an engraving showcases Nets of White Ants—another name for termites—depicting their intricate constructions resembling delicate lacework woven by nature itself. Macrotermes bellicosus takes center stage as we observe worker ants alongside soldier and queen termites. Each caste plays a vital role in maintaining order within the colony—a harmonious symphony orchestrated by these industrious insects. Dwellings come alive through yet another enchanting engraving that captures the architectural prowess displayed by these small but mighty builders throughout time. As our journey continues across South America's Pampas region, vibrant lithographs introduce us to Animals thriving alongside termites—an ecosystem where diverse species coexist thanks to these humble architects' contributions.