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Winged Termites Looking to Mate Become Monkey Food

Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week

English - February 24, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - ★★★★ - 31 ratings
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After 20 hours of Luangwa rainfall, the skies begin to clear. But soon, the air is thick again with a swarm of winged termites, looking to mate. It’s an ideal feeding opportunity for a nearby troop of vervet monkeys.