Should Your Kids Keep Ants as Pets? What Parents Need to Know

Should Your Kids Keep Ants as Pets? What Parents Need to Know

Author: Amy Castro - Pet Parenting & Behavior Expert December 3, 2024 Duration: 46:47
Think keeping ants as pets sounds strange? You might be surprised. Ant keeping is one of the fastest-growing pet hobbies in the world, and it’s easy to see why. These tiny creatures are incredibly social, surprisingly low maintenance, and full of behaviors that will blow your mind. In this episode, I talk with Zachary Liu, a myrmecologist from McGill University and founder of Canada Ant Colony. We explore what makes ants such fascinating animals and how to get started if you’re curious abou...

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