127-Million-Year-Old Termite Poo Reveals Secrets of Australia's Polar Forests

Scientists have unearthed a 127-million-year-old termite nest fossil in Victoria, Australia, representing the oldest known termite nest and possibly the largest from the dinosaur era. Analysis of hexagonal termite droppings and smaller mite droppings within the fossilized log suggests a relatively mild polar climate (around 6°C). This discovery challenges previous understanding of ancient polar forests and highlights termites' crucial role in these ecosystems.