Everything you need to know about Paraponera clavata the “Bullet Ant”
(Hint: It’s Not Who You Think)
When you start in ant keeping, choosing the right formicarium can feel a bit overwhelming. Plastic? Acrylic? Or go straight for a glass formicarium? Each material has its pros and cons, and the right choice depends not just on your budget — but on what kind of keeper you want to be.
Deep beneath the soil lives one of the most extraordinary ant species on Earth. Carebara diversa colonies function like living machines, with tiny workers and massive-headed soldiers cooperating in perfect harmony. Discover how this species’ teamwork, extreme size variation, and adaptability make it one of the most powerful societies in the ant world.
An article about ant burial rituals and why do ants carry dead ants.
When the asteroid struck and the dinosaurs vanished, ants endured. From hidden nests in the soil, they began their rise to global dominance.
When we think of ants, we picture tireless workers: farmers tending fungi, soldiers defending colonies, scouts searching for food, or nurses caring for brood. But ants as weavers? That role belongs to one of the most remarkable ant species on Earth: Oecophylla smaragdina, also known as the Asian weaver ant or green tree ant.






