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Scientists discover bizarre termite that looks like a tiny sperm whale
April 2, 2026
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High in a South American rainforest canopy, scientists have discovered a bizarre new termite species that looks strikingly like a miniature sperm whale. Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, this tiny insect has an elongated head and concealed mandibles that give it an uncanny resemblance to the iconic marine giant. Researchers were so surprised by its unusual appearance that they initially thought it belonged to an entirely new genus.
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