Ant Farms. Ant Farms Guide. Ant Farms and Raising Colonies of Ants as Pets.

Author: Tori Luckhurst
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781788650083
Category : Ants
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
This Ant Farm Book is a guide to keeping and raising ant colonies from your home. It is the ultimate handbook for ant enthusiasts and any person that would want to keep and raise ants from home for any reason. It provides useful information and resources about ants and ant keeping. Born out of practical experience and thorough research, this book contains helpful tips and all the do's and don'ts in ant keeping. A copy of this work is all you need to get started and succeed in growing a large colony of ants from your home whether you are beginning with only a queen or a queen and her colony. Included in this book: Anatomy Building a home for your ants Cleaning your ant's home Collecting ants Communication in the colony Health concerns Hibernation Introduction to Ant Keeping Knowing about Ants Lifecycle Nutrition Organization of ant colony Pros and cons Running and ant farm at home Taking Care of your Ant Colony The dangers of ant keeping The importance of communication Tips and tricks .........and much more!

Ant Farms - The Ultimate Formicarium Handbook

Author: Angela Hayes
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781986553391
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Your step-by-step guide to keeping and raising ants. Discover how to maintain a thriving ant colony containing thousands of worker ants starting from just one queen ant. Keeping ants can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Observe their incredible industriousness up close. See how they build structures, search for food, defend their societies and manage waste. All this achieved without an overall center of control - mesmerizing. This handbook has been carefully designed for ant keepers. It provides a thorough insight into the fascinating world of ants. With this in-depth understanding of ants, you will be able to appreciate the complexity of their world and provide them with a stimulating environment. This is an easy to understand yet detailed step by step guide, full of practical tips. It will get you started in ant keeping and will serve as a valuable point of reference. Including; Ants under the Microscope Exploration of Ant Behavior Ways to Source Ants Setting up your First Formicarium Caring for a Fledgling Colony Establishing and Maintaining a Thriving Colony Achieving Optimum Conditions Different Species and what to chooseAnd plenty more.

Ants of North America

Author: Brian L. Fisher
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520254228
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
"In this enormously useful book, a profound need is met by a profound contribution, the first such comprehensive work in over fifty years. While brief, Ants of North America is the distillation of a vast amount of study and practice. It is a joy to browse and read, and will have an important impact on the study of ants."—Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University "Two of the most prolific ant faunists have produced a marvelous taxonomic guide to the ant genera of North America. The keys and genus descriptions are succinct and easy to read, the illustrations superb. This book is a must for entomologists, ecologists, and particularly all who study ants."—Bert Hölldobler, Foundation Professor of Life Sciences, Arizona State University "This book represents a bold advance in the study of North American ants. It provides, for the first time, an accessible and lavishly illustrated guide to all the ant genera occurring in the United States and Canada. It will greatly enhance both public interest in ants and scientific investigation of their ecology, behavior and evolution."—Philip S. Ward, Department of Entomology and Center for Population Biology, University of California at Davis

Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants

Author: Eleanor Spicer Rice
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022644581X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
In this witty, accessible, and beautifully illustrated guide, Eleanor Spicer Rice, Alex Wild, and Rob Dunn metamorphose creepy-crawly revulsion into myrmecological wonder. Dr. Eleanor?s Book of Common Ants provides an eye-opening entomological overview of the natural history of species most noted by project participants. Exploring species from the spreading red imported fire ant to the pavement ant, and featuring Wild?s stunning photography, this guide will be a tremendous resource for teachers, students, and scientists alike. But more than this, it will transform the way we perceive the environment around us by deepening our understanding of its littlest inhabitants, inspiring everyone to find their inner naturalist, get outside, and crawl across the dirt?magnifying glass in hand.

Mighty Ants

Author: Alice Boynton
Publisher:
ISBN: 1634402766
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
The mighty ant has been around since the age of dinosaurs. Readers will discover how ants work as a team and why they've been able to survive so long as they explore an ant colony.

Planet of the Ants: The Hidden Worlds and Extraordinary Lives of Earth's Tiny Conquerors

Author: Susanne Foitzik
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN: 1615197133
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
“Beautifully illustrated with color photographs, the book offers a view into parallels between seemingly out-of-this-world ant societies and our own, including cities, an intense work ethic, division of labor, intragroup cooperation combined with genocidal outgroup warfare, even a kind of to-the-death national loyalty. The authors’ scientific rigor is matched by their joy in their subjects.”—The Wall Street Journal Shortlisted for the 2022 Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize This sweeping portrait of the world’s uncontested six-legged conquerors will open your eyes to the secret societies thriving right beneath your feet—and shift your perspective on humanity. The closer you get to ants, the more human they look. Ants build megacities, tend gardens, wage wars, and farm livestock. Ants have flourished since the age of the dinosaurs. There are one million ants for every one of us. Engineered by nature to fulfill their particular roles, ants flawlessly perform a complex symphony of tasks to sustain their colony—seemingly without a conductor—from fearsome army ants, who stage twelve-hour hunting raids where they devour thousands, to gentle leafcutters cooperatively gardening in their peaceful underground kingdoms. Acclaimed biologist Susanne Foitzik has traveled the globe to study these master architects of Earth. Joined by journalist Olaf Fritsche, Foitzik invites readers deep into her world in both the field and the lab. Exploring these insects’ tiny yet incredible lives will inspire new respect for ants as a global superpower. Publisher’s note: Planet of the Ants was previously published in hardcover as Empire of Ants.

The Ants

Author: Bert Hölldobler
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674040759
Category : Ants
Languages : en
Pages : 784

Book Description
From the Arctic to South Africa - one finds them everywhere: Ants. Making up nearly 15% of the entire terrestrial animal biomass, ants are impressive not only in quantitative terms, they also fascinate by their highly organized and complex social system. Their caste system, the division of labor, the origin of altruistic behavior and the complex forms of chemical communication makes them the most interesting group of social organisms and the main subject for sociobiologists. Not least is their ecological importance: Ants are the premier soil turners, channelers of energy and dominatrices of the insect fauna. TOC:The importance of ants.- Classification and origins.- The colony life cycle.- Altruism and the origin of the worker caste.- Colony odor and kin recognition.- Queen numbers and domination.- Communication.- Caste and division of labor.- Social homeostasis and flexibility.- Foraging and territorial strategies.- The organization of species communities.- Symbioses among ant species.- Symbioses with other animals.- Interaction with plants.- The specialized predators.- The army ants.- The fungus growers.- The harvesters.- The weaver ants.- Collecting and culturing ants.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Index.

Ants

Author: Gary J. Skinner
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784273058
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 605

Book Description
Ants are found everywhere from garden to mountaintop. They are at their most diverse in the tropics, but that does not make the 60 or so species in our part of the world any less intriguing or significant. As social insects, ants have fascinating life histories. Ecologically, they are highly important and influential. From tiny guest ants living in the nests of bigger species to gigantic wood-ant mounds with hundreds of thousands of workers, there is a lifetime of possibility for study. This edition of Ants covers the general biology and ecology of species occurring in Britain and Ireland, including the Channel Islands. The book presents photographs and descriptions for all the species on the regional list, together with distribution maps. There is also an account of some of the exotic species that may turn up in heated buildings. The extensively illustrated keys deal with workers, queens and males of all the species. These have been specially written and are the first comprehensive keys since those of the original edition 30 years ago. There are also quick-check keys to workers and nests, as well as a detailed list of kit suppliers and extensive references. Ants are among the most familiar of insects and can form a crucial part of their ecosystem, having an impact far greater than their small individual size would lead us to expect. This book is for anyone wanting to learn more about these endlessly interesting insects, by reading and by applying some of the methods discussed to make new discoveries.

Ants

Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426306091
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world.

Ant as Pet

Author: James A Davis
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Ants are more than just tiny creatures scurrying around your yard-they are complex, social insects with incredible abilities that make them fascinating pets. In Ant as Pet: you'll embark on a journey into the intricate lives of these industrious insects, learning how to create and maintain your own thriving ant colony. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned hobbyist, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to become a successful ant keeper. From selecting the right species and setting up a perfect habitat to understanding ant behavior and feeding requirements, every aspect of ant care is explored in detail. Inside this book, you'll find: Step-by-Step Setup: Learn how to choose the right ant species, design your ant farm, and create an environment where your ants can thrive. Behavior and Biology: Dive into the fascinating world of ant behavior, colony dynamics, and the role of the queen, workers, and soldiers. Feeding and Maintenance: Discover the best foods for your ants, how to maintain their environment, and ensure their long-term health. Troubleshooting Tips: Solutions to common problems, from escaping ants to dealing with pests and mold. Ant as Pet: is not just a guide-it's an invitation to explore the incredible microcosm of ant life, where you'll witness teamwork, adaptability, and resilience in action. Whether you're starting your first colony or expanding your knowledge, this book is your ultimate resource for mastering the art of ant keeping. Unleash your curiosity and start your ant-keeping adventure today!