This popular species are famed for their trails of leaf-toting workers and fungus cultivation BASIC INFORMATION Scientific name: Acromyrmex octospinosus…
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Acromyrmex octospinosus, the Leaf Cutter Ant
Ants and dinosaurs co-existed!
Did you know that ants and dinosaurs were around at the same time? This fact may just blow your mind…
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Messor barbarus, the Harvester Ant
These seed-loving harvester ants are a popular choice for novice keepers BASIC INFORMATION Scientific name: Messor barbarus Common name: Harvester…
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Buy Ant Keeper Magazine at Ant Antics
Ant Antics is an only ant superstore, stocking great quality queens and colonies as well as food, housing and other…
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Issue 6 is out now!
Our sixth issue is packed full of amazing articles, fabulous photography and more. We look into how the recent pandemic…
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Ant Keeper Magazine: Now stocked at Wakooshi!
We’re delighted to announce our new stockists: Wakooshi! As an ant shop that offers a wide range of queen ants…
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How I got into ant keeping
Hi, I’m Sonata, the Editor of Ant Keeper Magazine. Like you, I’m an ant keeper. Ant keeping is not what…
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Nuptial Flights and Getting Started
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere and for many that means that flying ant day, also known as ant nuptial…
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Ant Keeper Magazine is turning TWO!
Did you know that Ant Keeper Magazine is TWO this week? We’re just blown away with all the support our…
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Issue 5 is on the loose!
Have you seen Issue 5 of Ant Keeper Magazine? It’s packed full of great interviews, articles, species profiles and more!…
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