A Termite "Cathedral" photographed in Queensland, Australia, which almost look like the Sagrada Familia (a basilica in Barcelona, Spain) .
Termites are usually small, measuring between 4 to 15 mm in (0.16 to 0.59 in) size, but they are capable of constructing some of the tallest non-human structures in the world, in relation to their size. Indeed, these forts can measure up to 30ft (9.1m) high for some species. Termite mounds are built with a mixture of dung, termite saliva, mud and wood. Although the mounds appear to be solid, they are incredibly porous and the walls are filled with tiny holes that allow outside air to enter and circulate around the entire structure. However, termites do not live throughout the mound but rather in a nest located in the ground below the structure. These elaborate ventilation and cooling systems ensure that oxygen reaches the lower areas of the mound, and keep the nest from overheating, as termites sometimes inhabit arid regions. Actually, termites only …More