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Do Ants Have Ears? The Hidden Truth About How These Tiny Creatures Hear
Do Ants Have Ears? Our studies of these creatures in gardens have shown that their hearing ability challenges everything we know about sound perception.


Monogyne vs Polygyne Ants: The Hidden Truth About Ant Colony Structure
The remarkable differences between monogyne and polygyne ant colonies teach us a lot about these amazing insects.


How to Keep Your Ants Safe During Hibernation: A Keeper's Essential Guide
Antkeeper's essential guide on how to keep your ants safe during hibernation. Did you know that roughly 90% of ant species enter hibernation during winter months?


11 Costly Ant Keeping Mistakes That Are Killing Your Colony in 2025
Costly ant-keeping mistakes that are killing your ants. Are you watching your carefully cultivated ant colony struggle despite your best efforts?
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Messor barbarus vs Lasius niger: Which Makes the Best Ant Farm for Beginners? [2025]
Messor barbarus vs Lasius niger: Which Makes the Best Ant Farm for Beginners? We highly recommend the Black Ant Ant Farms for children aged 6 to 10 years old—it's an exciting choice for young explorers! For those aged 11 and up, the Harvester Ants Ant Farms are a fantastic option that will take your ant-keeping adventure to the next level!


Camponotus Fedtschenkoi Care Guide: Essential Tips from Expert Ant-Keepers
Camponotus fedtschenkoi are Asian carpenter ants that fascinate ant keepers with their stunning appearance and exceptional biology.


Can you start an ant farm kit without a queen ant? Queen-Free Methods That Work
Can you start an ant farm kit without a queen ant? Ants can survive without their queen for several weeks to months.


Top 5 Best Ant Farm Kits for Kids: Educational and Fun
Top 5 Best Ant Farm Kits for Kids: Educational and Fun. Learn how to invest in your child's science future wisely.


5 Reasons Lasius Niger Ants Are Perfect for Beginners
Why are Lasius niger ants recommended for beginners? Easy to care for, impressive growth rate and gentle temperament. Native to the UK.


How to Choose the Right Ant Farm Size for Successful Ant-Keeping
How to Choose the Right Ant Farm Size for Successful Ant-Keeping. New ant keepers often make a significant mistake.


Lessons from the Ant Farm: What Humans Can Learn from Ants' Life
Lessons from the Ants Life. What ants teach us: Don’t quit. Look ahead. Stay positive. Do all you can. NEVER GIVE UP.


How to Maximise the Lifespan of Your Ant Farm Kit
Well managed ant farm kit can thrive for up to 20 years, but a neglected one might barely survive a few weeks. Beware of fake ant farms!


How to Care for Pet Ants: A Guide to European Camponotus (Carpenter) Ants
How to Care for Pet Ants: A Guide to European Camponotus (Carpenter) Ants. Yet pet ants have emerged as a hobby over the last 10 years.


How to look after a Lasius Niger (Black Garden Ant Farm at home)?
How to look after a Lasius Niger (Black Garden Ant Farm at home)? What Are The Easiest Ants For Beginners? Ant Keeping For Beginners.


Camponotus Nicobarensis Care Guide: A Captivating Exotic Carpenter Ant Species for Beginners
Camponotus nicobarensis is a captivating species that offers a unique window into the fascinating world of carpenter ants.


Isopods or Springtails? The Right Clean-Up Crew for Ants Vivariums.
We're thrilled to dive into the fascinating world of ant vivariums and their essential clean-up crews! Isopods or Springtails?


How to Find and Catch a Queen Ant in the UK
Finding and catching a queen ant in the UK is the first step to bringing your dream of having your ant colony to life.


Fire Ants: The Fascinating World of Myrmica Rubra - Red Ant
Fire ants-Myrmica rubra, are captivating creatures that offer a glimpse into the intricate world of ants. NOT suitable for kids under 10.


How to set up your live queen ant farm?
How to set up your new ant farm? Well, for most of us, that's not rocket science so we can handle it with ease but it's not for a newbie.


Benefits of Antkeeping: A Unique Pet Choice in the UK
Benefits of Antkeeping: A Unique Pet Choice in the UK. Why Keep Ants as Pets? Starting Your Ant Colony. Caring for Your Ants. Best Ants UK.
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