Milk termite - damaged nest mound, with skink preying on termites

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Milk termite - damaged nest mound, with skink preying on termites

AUS-534
Milk termite - damaged nest mound, with skink preying on termites.
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Coptotermes acinaciformis
Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com
Auscape
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Colonies Colony Lizard Lizards Predator And Prey Predators Predators And Prey Skink Skinks Termite Termite Mound Termite Mounds Termites Amphibians And Reptiles At Nest

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness an intriguing wildlife encounter down under. A milk termite nest mound, showing signs of damage caused by these industrious insects, becomes the stage for a thrilling predator-prey interaction. Enter our star player - a cunning skink on the prowl! With its keen eyes locked onto the bustling termite colony, this Australian lizard seizes the opportunity to satisfy its hunger. As termites scurry about their daily tasks, oblivious to their impending doom, our stealthy skink prepares for a feast. The vibrant colors of Australia's diverse reptile kingdom come alive in this snapshot as the skink lunges forward with lightning speed and precision. Its agile tongue darts out like a coiled spring, snatching up unsuspecting termites one by one. Caught in mid-action against the backdrop of an impressive termite mound structure, it's hard not to marvel at nature's intricate web of life. This image serves as a reminder that even within seemingly insignificant moments lies beauty and complexity worth cherishing. So next time you stumble upon an old photograph capturing such extraordinary encounters between creatures big and small – take a moment to appreciate how they remind us that every corner of our planet is teeming with fascinating stories waiting to be discovered!

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