Ant Farm Castle Ant Habitat Science Learning Kit Study Insect Behavior W or Tube SCREEN FREE TOY FOR KIDSour ant habitats castle takes science and education to a new level, for kids , parents and teachers at home and school, inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers by providing new ways of learning and creating quality time and bonding opportunities with kids, this innovative toy encourages young, curious thinkers to engage and discover the world of entomology, ecology and biology. OBSERVE LIVE ANTS THRIVE IN THE HABITATS AT HOMEAnts are amazing and highly intelligent creatures. With our ant farm castle 2.0 ecosystem youll get a front row seat to observe their life cycles, tunnel digging, moving and building skills, learn how worker ants, transporter ants and queens thrive in the kingdom, with hardworking, diligence, endurance, teamworking, in the highly organized society structures. It's mesmerizing to observe how tiny ants can embody such amazing power. PLANT BASED GEL FOR ANTS SAFETY AND COMFORT We care for these little guys our gel is made from natural seaweed extract and corn extract which makes it soft ,moist and yummy! Its tested safe for ants to eat and live in. The gel is already pre-filled into the castle. Our ant habitat is designed with functional tubes, a feeding area, a nursery, a rest area, a living area with ventilation, and a water system. Witness the full life cycle of these fascinating ants. LIVE ANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED, YOU WILL GET1x Ant farm castle with gel 2x connecting tubs 1x dropper,1x magnifier 1x nipper, cotton pads, seeds, instructions. ATTENTION !! LIVE ANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED!! Please buy ants from trusted sources Not just a fun toy for kids! - It's a fascinating LEARNING EXPERIENCE! Ants are one of the best teachers for kids to observe their behaviors and learn from their hardworking, diligence, endurance, teamworking, and life cycle. - It's SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, and MATH. Take this chance to teach the kids the fun and inspiring facts about ants! - It's all about CREATING QUALITY TIME and bonding opportunities between adults and kids by watching ants, rather than playing video games (!), keeping kids busy and concentrating on the ecosystem. - It's simply PRESSURE RELIEF! Ants are quietly working and digging in the clear gel. Their small bodies are full of power! Tips 1. Live ants are not included. Please buy ants from trustworthy sources and carefully check if they arrive alive and kicking. If you catch them yourselves, please look for ants over 1 or 4" long. 2. Normally the ants will live for about 2 to 6 months. Here are a few recommendations to keep them live longer. - Have the ant farm ready before the ants check in - First 24 hours are critical. Leave them alone in a quiet place before the digging starts - No feeding needed, the gel is nutritious and sustains the ants - Always tighten the lid to avoid ants escaping - Queen ant is not a must, but having one in the system will help the colony survive longer Share your tips or experiences to help other ant farmers! Fun facts about ants to learn and share 1. Ants have superhuman strength Ants are ridiculously strong. They have the ability to carry between 10 and 50 times their own body weight! 2. Ants "talk" using chemical Ants are able to communicate and cooperate effectively by using chemicals known as "pheromones". Through these chemicals, ants are able to send simple messages to their fellows, alerting them to danger or indicating when food has been located.