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Hurray! We've added a new care sheet for the Myrmica rubra ant species. It is a super interesting species...
Prenolepis imparis gathering nectar. Champaign, Illinois, USA | Photo: Alex Wild
The ant is one of Earth’s most successful insects. And the recipe for its success is simple; an unwavering cooperation.
With the amount of different ant species reaching more than 10.000, one can argue that there is great variation within the Formicidae family. The life of one ant may seem simple, but with collective force they have conquered almost every piece of landmass known to man. The king of insects (queen might be more apropriate of a term here) is truly one of nature’s most fascinating evolutionary inventions.
Hurray! We've added a new care sheet for the Myrmica rubra ant species. It is a super interesting species...
The Ant Species section has a new article – Myrmica rubra! Commonly known as the European Fire Ant it is a...
Spring is here! Let’s start off the warm weather with a few new articles. Some users have requested a...
Youtube user nature1upclose shows of the process of ant metamorphosis in two videos. The viewer gets to follow the development of eggs to...
Did you know? Ants can protect colonies of aphids in exchange for their sweet honeydew.
Articles from the Antkeepers site:
Life Cycle of an Ant Colony
Ant colonies can live for several years, or even decades. Their lifecycle differes between species. Let’s have a look at the process of founding and living!
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Ant Nests
Some ants prefer the top of a tree, while others would rather dig out a nest in the ground. Let’s have a look at some of the different ant nests.
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Nutrition and Care
I want to keep ants! What do they eat? And how do I care for them? Let’s have a look at keeping ants happy with food, moisture and nurture.