Bang on... rescue on call

 

 

Did you know that termites, like human beings, bang their heads against the walls (of their own tunnels), in times of distress? The head slamming, at a speed of 100-200 millimetres per second, is executed as an SOS signal – sent across to get in some quick help. And those at the other end pick up these vibrations through their sensory legs. Now that’s some useful head banging!