Mushroom shaped Termite Hill

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The parasol like canopy of this termite mound acts as a rain guard to help cut down erosion to the colonies structure

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Size: 3855px × 5140px
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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