The popularity of ant-keeping is on the rise in Canada, with enthusiasts transforming parts of their homes into bustling ant farms. Experts estimate that tens of thousands of Canadians are now involved in this hobby, fueled by the global trend and popular YouTube channels like AntsCanada.
They are tiny insects that are often overlooked or stepped on, but ants are marching not only into people’s backyards, but also their homes, as the popularity of ant-keeping rises in Canada .
James Wingert,13, was inspired by AntsCanada to start ant-keeping. He had a colony two years ago, but the small group of 20 worker ants didn’t make it. He’s now trying to grow another colony. Startup costs are minimal, and the colonies don’t require too much effort to grow, but convenience isn’t the only appeal to ant keeping.“They have basic surgeries. They know how to make like some types of medicine. And they even have things like assassinations and slavery. And people don't realize how complex they are,” said Liu.“It’s fun to look at their interactions and how their society works. Like each of them have their own goal that they’re trying to accomplish.
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