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Bugs Older Than Your Dad!

  • October 26, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Queen termites can live as long as 50 years! In a new termite colony, the queen cares for her eggs. But after she’s hatched enough worker termites, they take over egg-care duties and begin expanding the nest.

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