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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 8 MIN

S1 E3 - Termites: Chew or be chewed

from The Sapling · host Under The Canopy

This Week on The Sapling join host Dr. Jelagat Cheruiyot, Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University, as she explores the fascinating world of termites—an insect with profound ecological and economic significance. This episode takes a closer look at the cultural role of termites as food among the Kalenjin people of Kenya, Dr. Cheruiyot’s own tribe, and draws connections to her current home in Louisiana, USA. Plus, enjoy a brief interview with a family friend who shares a bit about his personal adventures with termites.  

This Week on The Sapling join host Dr. Jelagat Cheruiyot, Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University, as she explores the fascinating world of termites—an insect with profound ecological and economic significance. This episode takes a closer look at the cultural role of termites as food among the Kalenjin people of Kenya, Dr. Cheruiyot’s own tribe, and draws connections to her current home in Louisiana, USA. Plus, enjoy a brief interview with a family friend who shares a bit about his personal adventures with termites.

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