"Viral Video: Termites Caught in Bizarre 'Death Spiral'"

Bizarre footage captured in Queensland, Australia, shows termites trapped in a "death spiral," where they walk in a circle until they die from exhaustion, a phenomenon observed in some colonies of social insects. The video, shot at a woodworking show, raises questions about how the termites ended up inside the fungus, with experts speculating on the possibility of intentional placement. Trail-following behavior in termites is controlled by specific pheromones, and the peculiar phenomenon is attributed to a disruption in their navigation system.