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2015 Sept. 20 ~ Giant termite mound

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Photographed at Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

 

Driving through the Northern Territory of Australia one sees thousands of termite mounds, small, large and enormous.

 

These complex structures are of great benefit not only to their inspect inhabitants, but also for surrounding flora and fauna. See this fascinating article for more information on these structures, and the creatures that build them:

www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/nature-blows-my-mind-...

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Taken on September 20, 2015