7 ANT COLONIES in 1 ARENA: ANT WAR or JOIN FORCES?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2024
- I took seven ant colonies and placed them into a single arena. The results of this ant introduction experiment was shocking! I didn't know what to do next. Ant love forever! This video was shot in 4K Ultra HD resolution.
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KEEP THEM TOGETHER!
SEPARATE THEM NOW!
@@AntsCanada no
First
Yes
Man I dont care about "ant cruelty", what I care about is how calm you are about ants running around your house
Everyone is an ant killer, man if you din't squashed an ant accidentaly i dont even know if you are a human
😂😂😂 crazy calm fucker. Love your Natgeo mastery👌🏽✌🏾
@@mukuha Antgeo
Ants are my nemesis since they literally can sneak into my house and eat my rice
Exactly just casually “saw dust from them TUNNELING through the STRUCTURE of my place”
I don't know what is more unbelievable: The fact that I spent half an hour watching ants or the fact that it was more entertaining than most the movies I watched in the last couple of years.
Just mean you’re getting old.
Agreed
lmfao right?
Which mean either you are:
-getting old
-verry Young
-or have adhd
Facts bro
Im pretty sure that the first scout filled the arena with its scent. Thats usually a good idea if you want to bring foreign animals together - use neutral space for meeting the first time. Since ants are pretty much always marking their territory it would have been a good idea to let them all in the arena at the same time.
I have a theory as to why the other colonies are so shy. You introduced the first colony way before the others and the first had time to send out scouts too which likely filled the space with foreign smells and that is probably why the other colonies are being so very cautious.
100%
I came to say the same. the main chamber smelled of colony 1. the video even says they left a smell trail for their buddies
I actually had the exact same thought as soon as colony 2 was too shy to exit
the first ant of the second colony was like, “y’all smell that shtt?!” i love how cautious they were though, and shows how cool instincts and senses were at hand
Colony 1 is the player that unlocks everything in day one of new DLC.
And has already finished the game lol
Nice, the colony 3 is who steal other player to get easy recourses and colony 2 is who dont leave the spawnpoint because have scare of die
That colony has full prot 4 netherite hehe
Colony 2 is literay doing nothing
but i think they are PARTYING.
P2w xD
This guy: "After two months I got attached to these colonies"
Also this guy two minutes later "Some of you may die, but that's a sacrifice I am willing to make"
Right? Lol
Sounding like Hitler much haha
@@robertleverton1998 at least this guy is giving em fighting chances
@@aleafar6295 💀
Lol so funny ahahhaaaaaaahahaaaaaa
aliens be watching us the same way we watching these ants
lol
I really can’t get over the fact that this dude seems 100% fine with ants literally tearing his house apart but by bit
Never have I ever felt so invested in ants than when scout 6 from colony one got captured
Oh god, the ants have politics. They will take over the world!
I was literally so worried about what was going to happen to scout #6
I almost cried when the queen walked up
Breaking news on the ant media “The Hill”
#7 staring probably saying “you come to me as you except me to let all my children die in this… in this bloodshed! And for what?! A TH-cam video?!?! “
I never thought I would get this much attached to an ant. Sixth scout, your safe return made me happy. 🙂
Same🤞
Same it was the best escape yet
😅👍
😅yes
OMG i was crying
I was honestly on the edge of my seat wondering if the colony 1 scout was gonna make it out. My dude pulled through! Great video.
I've seen beekeepers paint a non toxic dot on queens to differentiate queens in colonies with multiples. That'd be a way to see if queen 5 is being taken care of and actually being able to watch as opposed to seeing and waiting for a dead queen and maybe it's number 5.
Weaver ants "All queen ants are queen"
Fire ants: "If she breathe… SHE IS A THOOOOOOOOT!"
Accurate
Lol
Lol
Kinda Accurate
Based
Since all the colonies are too weak, they would not bother risking taking over other colonies, thus showing no serious aggression. Thus, this is the best time to keep the existing setting so they have time to form ally instead of war.
Wow
Big brain
True
It seems that ant queens are smarter than some human monarchs.
Common sense really
AntCanada: "I've grown attached to these ant colonies"
Also AntCanada: *Puts colonies in a death chamber, best colony doesn't DIE.*
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Awe dang! I missed it! I was too busy being in labor 😩!!
@@halimakimathi4189 I trust that what you got is much more worthwhile than meeting a TH-cam ant guy! :D
I love how he's more excited about ants running around the house, than the fact they're ripping apart the wood holding the house together... 😂
lol i know
Can’t imagine the owner will be happy though 😂
Ants don’t eat wood. Those would be called termites
😂
Carpenter ants chew through wet or damp wood. So, carpenter ants are a sign that he has a leak somewhere.
I cannot believe how stressed I was when the colony 1 ant scout got dragged into the wrong nest. I never knew before that ant murder was something I was really scared of seeing
ikr that was really stressing to see
Bro, I was holding my breath the whole time!
fr i didn’t expect to get all giddy by just watching ants 😭😭
LMAO!
Lmao
"I love when queens get physogastric and all fat like a balloon" 💀
You make rather casual nature really fun to watch. Thanks!
I can’t believe how well this documentary was narrated. I could watch this all day.
Nah
@@adj2006 nah you
Foreal tho😂, i got hype when he narrated the queen “now what do we have here”
😆Masyaallah Cool 😆😆😆😆 My Boss Very Sorry
Music Haram
Nah.... It was shite
I love how this guy makes antkeeping more like a documentary
I KNOW RIGHT HAVE YOU HERD OF THE WINGS OF FIRE THATS WHAT IT REMINDS ME OF. HE SHOULD TOTALLY JUST RIGHT A BOOK ABOUT HIS ANTS
???? Why are you yelling!???
@@stormfiretheog9183 grr no u yell u added “!”
7zark7 😆
@@fizzcake4385 why are you growling?????? Wtf??
From the “oh yeah, I need to fill in the other tubes” to the “NO” because they weren’t interacting this was strangely funny 😂
14:33 Is where the actual video starts but still watch the introduction as it explains everything really well
"The number one rule of ant keeping is to not mix your colonies...it's cruel"
So we're going to mix some colonies.
Felt that one
But u can't tell me that you haven't wondered what would happen in a ant war
Guess segregating ants is definitely Necessary
Well said!
Lol 😆
Maybe colony one had a head start because they were able to lay a “scent” being the first so it made the next up more cautious and resistant to going forward.
Samw thought
Yea i don't understand why he gave one of the biggest colonies a head start.
Same thought
Agreed, the first one out marks its territory.
I am a Scientist, this comment is very true. And right.
Haven’t watched this guy in around a year and I forgot how honestly just chill his voice is love your videos! I know this is a old video but if you see this where can I buy a queen ant?
I don't think I have ever been so invested in ants. I actually don't like insects at all, but the stories, the commentary, the lines you give to the different ants, it made the experience so awesome and I am now subscribed...yeah...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yay it is so fun watching and learning
Legend say colony 2 still is carefully waving their antennas to this day.
That made me laugh 😂
@@Sadiesargent1207 same
Same
@@du64 I know lol
@@Sadiesargent1207 Yea me too, lol.
This channel is all about ant education, keep them together is the only way to learn more about their behavior. If you are ok with it not having the best outcome that is.
That's the thing. If any of the ant colonies (except Queen 5, because 'Nature') died I'd feel terrible.
@@AntsCanadaYou know what you have to do then. Since this is your passion i can understand how you feel about maybe making a decision that kills all colonies.
What about taking one worker ant from each colony and put them together. Do you think their behavior would be different when there isn’t queen’s present?
@@AntsCanada I personally feel it's vital to observe this kind of intermingling. As an ant keeper to be I want to see what the results of this badly. I know mixing ant colony's is a bad idea but if Canada can find a good way todo it I know I would mix my own colonies when presented with the opportunity.
I hate to be that guy but even if it doesn't go as planned I'd find that information extremely valuable, least of as a 'don't do it this way' sort of thing.
No one can make AntsCanada do it. But as a fan and fellow ant lover I really really want to know. I really really want to see.
@@AntsCanada i think it is an acceptable risk you are trying to study ant behavior this is an experiment leave them be and document as much of it as possible and record observations.
@@AntsCanada even a bad outcome results in new information. I think the fact that the scout regurgitated food and was then let go is a good sign that neither colony is in a position to be hostile.
Personally I'd like to see a mixing of queens since it's not put of the realm of possibility that sister queens would choose to stay together. They would have the same colony pheromones from their mother nest after all.
formal complaint: GET TF ON WITH IT BRO
Queen number 5 is the one that only focuses on leveling up the first few characters to have some over powered body guards then she'll lay eggs like crazy
Lol
GATHERER CLASS
Stocking before conquering i see
Eh keep em together. No point in starting an experiment if you don't intend to see it through. All things considered. I'd say it was a surprisingly civil interaction given how hostile ants can be.
I find these videos so fascinating but dam, they make me itch!!!! 🤣
Arent we lucky to still have her! She purrs as if new, cruises beautifully and the vintage car stairs are gorgeous too! 😍
Can we take a minute to appreciate the bravery of that last scout from colony 1?. Walked into the wrong hood with a sack full of precious food and still managed to get away and make it back home safely.
a real mf it is
what a chad
@@Thanadeez Facts
He wasn't brave. He got lost
Brave for managing to get away bro, she wasn’t fully paralyzed in fear
Never in my life would I have thought I'd be so scared for an ant getting caught in the wrong colony lmao
Funny how some narration can "humanize" even a small little ant, right?
wrong neighborhood
Dude same.
"you got the wrong colony fool"
Secret squirrel
Your commentary made this video such a pleasure to watch and learn about ants.
I remember watching ants fighting in my balcony, the war lasted for four days 😂😂
This guy is a genius at making something slightly interesting into an engaging, edge-of-your seat thriller.
Its the narrating
The word genius is overused
this guy narrates so well i felt like i was watching david attenborough
The music helped drive up the tension.
Forreal 🤣😎🧐👌🏽
i like how you casually skirted past the fact that those ants will destroy your house one day lol
Its not his hes renting
@@darylvanderford4307 hahahaha oh well then, by all means let's see it happen. Hahahaha so heartless.
That was my only thoughts for the whole beginning lol
Thats all I could think. Lol
Like
1. They're probably crawling all over him at night.
2. He said they're a pest species.
3. They leave sawdust from burrowing. Aka, destroying the integrity of the home.
Aahhhhh! Lmao
Ants may be savage, but their intelligence is ridiculous.
when i was pregnant with my younges it was calming and intriguing to watch the ants behaviour breaking up a dry ramen and carrying the pieces under a baseboard, i lay theit and watch for hours n fall asleep. i share that experience often!!
This is all so interesting omg Im so glad I discovered your channel!
Let's take a moment to appreciate that he patiently raised 7 egg colonies for 67 days 👏🏻👏🏻
Dedication.
@@VencedorGamer i was expecting him to raise it for 2 more days
@@thunderedsun203 really should have
@@tryambaknathjha7574 yes i agree with you 💯%
@@thunderedsun203 really hope number 14 ant clonly is ok
Vegans: THIS IS MURDER!
Almost 1 milion people: The New Hunger games movie trailer looks buggy.
XD
True
Hahaha holy this is funny
True ant games
Lol
I've learned so much about ant from this video, more than I learned in 30 years.
Bro made the ant hunger games 💀💀💀💀💀
Dude - National Geographic needs to hire you and let you do their shows on wildlife because I would usually never make it that long through a video of insects but you kept me interested and entertained unlike any other.
I agree
I agree
That's because he loves and is passionate about his hobby, and is excited about it. I would suggest instead that they pay him to do a show on ants
Idk, national geographic would probably get sued for doing something like this lol. Different standards for TH-cam content creators vs. Corporations
@@yusufsalim9512 babh oky
How did I end up watching 30mins of ants crawling about and enjoying every second? How did I end up here at all? In any case, well done, thanks for sharing.
same thoughts in my head.
When someone is so passionate about something, even when it’s ants, they can make it entertaining. Like really, why am I watching this and enjoying it? It’s his enthusiasm and everything in his narration
Cause bugs are cool for some reason to mee
@@roneoroze9085 same
Facts
He got ants crawling all over his home and he's happy about it 💀
16:29 nothing's more exciting than experiencing bigger and bigger realities and universes bigger than you can handle
You let colony 1 have all the advantage of putting their scent everywhere already which is why none of the others came out. You should have put 8 separate compartments with one shared compartment in the middle with food that way the ants can establish themselves in their own compartments and then interact in the shared compartment
This is correct.
That sounds so cool and like it would work. We don't want the colonies to starve after all.
@@keturahmagee6413 well then you can put smaller foods in their own compartment which will of course run out and the valuable one in the middle, that way you can see whether they'd be hostile for the more valuable food or share it.
@@shaifyrandoms6923 You mean a trail? I'd bet on that too
@@arnelarboleda2870 No, u...
I'm not a ant person but the way you narrated the story had me hooked, getting ready to watch part 2 now
Seriously! I dont even know why I started watching this video but I know why I still am! 🤣
On the edge of my seat
Where is part 2
Bruuuh same here, this guy still didn't deserve 1k dislikes. This video is long too but man you sure know how to narrate.
Same here, never thought i would subscribe to an ant experiment channel, lol.. Good video bro, you should continue..
Although I never wish to raise ant colonies but it's fun to see someone raise them and show them to others,, It's relaxing to see those ants work for their colonies
Props to AC - you make ants super interesting
15:50 A shout-out to the brave scout #1 of colony #1, a true adventurer and willing to go where no ant has gone before!
Neil Antstrong
@@michaelmoore2679 ANTstrong hahaha. nice
@@mr.corp. if it wasn’t for this comment, I never would have noticed it. My brain just saw Armstrong lol
Bro that ant was molested
bro i belive scout 6 the hero, is actually scout 1 in his second run.; what a king bro
The problem was that by giving colony #1 so much advance time, their scent from the vial filled the arena, which then made all the other colonies hesitant to enter, thinking it was the territory of colony #1. It would be better to release all colonies as close to the same time as possible so they all have a shot at entering the area before the arena fills with the scent of any particular colony.
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I’m so glad I found this channel during the pandemic, now I’m back and the channel has exploded. You got my sub
I'm actually learning alot from you and using your videos as research for what to put into a very cool one kf a kind project and I'll post a video eventually tagging you on my other channel, stuff and things. I've taken alot of inspiration from you and a few other youtubers and I wanna make something no one has ever done before
He seemed way too calm about the fact that he has an ant infestation inside his home.
yeah he just put some flour paste around the top like... perfect
@@juliusx1 here where i live it's just normal if 5 ants bite your face everyday
Not his home, just a place to stay I'm pretty sure. And when you love ants, why give a crap what others think. Don't dog on the guy -.-
Baby powder and alcohol create a fine barrier. Ants don't love it but it doesn't hurt them.
Not like he owns ants and study’s them
This would turn out to be a better series than anything I've watched on Netflix
To the people saying squid game
L + ratio
Ant love forever!
@@AntsCanada hey i think you need to separate the ants because it looks like its only a matter of time before the ants start to kill each other
@@AntsCanada this is the motivation for me to love ants
@@Leprotesters but thats the point...
This channel never ceases to amaze me!
most intense nature show I've ever seen. and it's ants. the details, the story, the camera work
Your commentary is amazing. Subscribed!
You are a masterful storyteller. By that I mean narrating a story with emotion for creatures that don't have them, or if they do, not entirely as we understand emotion. Well done. The best ant documentary I've ever seen.
The experiment is still viable, and the lack of dismemberment and formic spray is promising. I think you may be onto something with this experiment.
yeeeeee
I see what you did their"
I also think and I have 36 colonies
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"I grew attached to them after 2 months of care."
So, of course, the solution is a battle royale.
The one to win gets the love.
When you love them all but only the strong will get the most love 🤡
yes i think i like ants.
because they can think almost like humans but sometimes they make wars
why does this sound like what yanderes would say-
Ain’t it
Canadian's guide to become a good dad
I’ve been watching your videos for YEARS but this video just caught my EYE
"A Seven Nation Army couldn't hold me back"
I was amazed at the mount of joy I felt when the poor scout managed to escape lol.
Can we seriously take a moment to appreciate Antscanada’s ability to narrate the videos in such a beautiful way!?!?!?!?!?
I felt like I was there😭
@@tyronetucker3655 dude literally same I feel like I’m an ant
@@denis69ist I don’t know why I find myself watching these I hate bugs but his voice and narration keep me here lmao
But he doesn't narrate his videos, he pays a voice actor. Just watch his old videos
We CAN NOT loose any ant lives!
Absolutely amazing video and experiment , very grateful
How fascinating was the ending bit??!! I mean, incredible. We rarely see colonies interact in a great quality video, but when we do, its hundreds of ants everywhere. There is no way for us to trully understand what if going on and the voiceover is usually more of a storytelling ,rather than a real description of event. But here?? Here you can see its not chaos at all, there is intent and reason for everything that happens, the ants dont really stand around waiting or being stupid, they react instantly and with purpose. The grab, the steal of the nectar, the escape, the run aways, the emergency quick cleaning... everything. Trully amazing and, while I had huge appreciation for ants and all other animals for that matter - this is just another piece of the puzzle that makes me understand and appreciate them even more. Thank you! Amazing work!
Two hypothesis. First is that the opening of colony one was different than the rest. Second hypothesis is that colony one's scent already claimed the common area so the other colonies didn't want to enter another colonies area. A better experiment would have been to connect all the colonies at the same time rather than allowing the first colony to claim the central area beforehand.
Literally all I could think as well. Colony 1 definitely had the advantage by being first.
I also think it would've been better to have them added at the same time. Colony #1 now had the confidence and first scent advantage. But I guess the guy was scared for it not to turn into a bloodbath.
To prove that the scent was the cause we could repeat the experiment letting the first colony to get out before others (as he did here) and see if the other colonies get out at some point (would be interesting also to understand when they get out and if they do it all at the same time). Then do another experiment synchronizing the opening and compare the results.
I don't think the difference in holes matters, all colonies except the fist acted the same way and they had different openings.
Do you know if he continued with the experiment?
Yep as soon as the holes were connected to the 2nd-7th colony the first thing they would notice is a foreign ant’s scent. If you release all of them at once I suspect no ant would reach the jelly. Some might take a few steps outside the hole right away but then smell 6 different scents and retreat
I think your right.
LIKE TERRITORIAL PISSING.
THE SCENT FROM COLONY ONE WAS IN THE AIR FIRST / MAYBE THE OTHER ANTS JUST RECOILED NATURALY.
I just don't believe I watched half hour of ants. That's quality content.
wow i am first
Wait I did oh ya
Geez time just flew by for me
Yeah mate. How I did watched half hour video about ants? Very good content
Good contANT
I found your experiment very interesting. Your narrative of the actions was world class. I will gladly look forward to your continued experiments. I agree that the first scout filled the arena with scent, making the other scouts wairy of entering another queens doma.😊❤😂
Glad you enjoyed it
Nvrmnd I found it😊
It’s been so long since I’ve watched this channel. I have so much catching up to do.
That interaction didn’t seem hostile, being outnumbered 4-1 plus the queen and surviving says something.
Very true I feel like if they were completely different species it would have turned out way differently
@@badlabs7065 they would've pulled its limbed
Had that ant walked into the claustral cell of a species like the Phoenix empire, it would have ended up in pieces like Jamal Khashoggi.
Idk if the comment make sense but paralisis caused by fear is common to greater living beeings, maybe she just got feared and this ended up with her reactions? Personally i think this sounds quite justificated faced 4+this massive AF queen × 1
I think the problem was colony 1 was introduced ahead - thus giving their scent to the whole 'arena' which the other colonies are 'respecting' . In other words, the other colonies are probably detecting 'outside' as already the territory of colony 1. I am fascinated how this one has played out after these few days.
If there haves been no changes, may I suggest removing colony 1 (leave others as is - thus rest having 'equal' starting point)?
Imao
Not a bad theory. I say leave colony 1, add more food of different varieties in more than one spot? Thus making the others more excited to get out and find it.
I agree to this!
I agree with this one
that’s what i thought too
On a totally unrelated note, you have one of the most beautiful houses I’ve ever seen ❤
I love ants idk why I just think they are so cool keep posting ❤
My only concern is the queen without nanitics might get hurt when another colony finds her. But you should definitely keep them all together for now.
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Yeah
True tho
Tube 5 queen is the most expendable one as she's likely already dead for failure to mate. She should be forced on another tube before the rest are opened again to make sure they will be ok.
With no nanitics, she would eventually die of starvation.
I CAN'T BELIEVE I WATCHED THIS WHOLE CLIP AND GOT EXCITED, MY GOD
Bro my heart was pounding when the worker from colony one got captured...
Same here. I mean I watched it again because I felt I didn't give it the listening respect it deserves. I like this guy.
And it looks like the only clam at this weenies roast.
when she got back to her base camp, I felt actual relief lmao tf going on
i could barely watch i was so scared for the ant!
Put them together! I'm dying to see what happens...
Bro, your music selection for this little experiment is intense and dramatic haha very apropos
I remember reading an experiment where 2 colonies were placed in an environment but there was a mesh separating them. They were hostile towards each other, but the mesh prevented any serious fights from breaking out. After about a month, the mesh was lifted and the colonies joined, they were no longer fighting each other
That's a great idea!
If you have any more information on this experiment, or how to find it, let us know, please! ^-^
@@spookyblush-speedruns Yes, this would be great!
Same techniqe with introducing a new kitten to the family.
Let them smell each other with a door inbetween so They cant start a serious fight and give them time to accept the other one.
@@EkkoMr Yes. Are you a Jackson Galaxy fan?
i love how AC wrote a semi-book when the ant got kidnapped
in my state there are pretty much fire ant queens everywhere. fire ants have completely taken over and nearly destroyed the balance!
Don't know how I got here but I'm here binge watching ant videos 😂
I have to believe that they didn't kill the interloper because they knew that she wasn't a threat. If they had wanted her dead, she would have been killed right off the bat. They wanted information, primarily where she got that full gastor from. Keep them together! This is going to be VERY educational! Besides, letting all but one go would leave me wondering how they turned out. This is a new epic story that HAS to be told!
Yeah, this is probably the start of co existence since like you said, the interloper would of been killed if the other colony wanted her dead and was seen as a threat, so yeah I agree.
I also agree and just by watching this had me stuck on my recliner and I don't think I blinked one time... This is that one
I totally agree
I agree
For science!!!
That little scuffle seems like a good sign to me. Regardless, you can’t be too careful. I’d disconnect all but two colonies and just give them more time to intermingle. That way, we’ll learn more about these ants’ inter-colony behaviours, but not risk all colonies should they turn out to be more aggressive
It's at the regurgitation of food was more of an offering than a panic response. The fact that there was no retaliation from her original colony shows that none of the colonies are strong enough to go on the offensive.
I agree 1 and 3 should be kept together since they have already encountered
Agreed, let just keep 1 and 3 connected and remove the others. Let's see what happens between these two colonies before trying again with the rest.
@ everyone scrolling through the comments on this: please LIKE so we can boost it to the top and make sure AC reads it.
I agree that it looks like they may be able to integrate, but, like you said, we don't want to risk everything. The responsible move, I think, would be to separate them... But also, we don't want to make the other colonies look weak, either. Maybe pairing them up in different enclosures would help. That way, they aren't overwhelmed with the scents of six other colonies all at once.
Here's how I would divide it:
1 🤝 3
2 🤝 4 🤝 5
6 🤝 8
5 is included in a set of three because introducing her later, when there are tons of other ants that might act aggressive towards her, would be more dangerous (at least, I would assume, based on my limited knowledge of ant behavior), so it's best to try and get her to integrate with a smaller group that can still provide for her.
If all goes well, the three groups can meet up once they have worked their own situations out, and ideally, that would put each colony under less stress.
Hey, that is actually the best idea
Super colony is what is being speculated early in the video, he said it didn't go as expected, so I assume pure chaos.
Given the amount of different ant nests in my backyard, it makes sense to me that most ants are at least able to live side by side without to many problems.
Colony 1 had a very defined opening but the other colonies had their entrances partially covered by the cotton, which might had influenced them into staying inside. Another factor is that when #1 was opened, there were no traces of pheromones in the environment. By the time the other colonies were opened, #1 had already laid several pheromone paths and the other ants did smell that when exploring the possibility of venturing out, so they stayed inside as a natural safety. Really interesting insight into the lives of ants, thanks for sharing!
Yes I thought so too…. He should have made their opening entrance properly cleared….
Yes and no
The smell, yes, could have scared them, but in nature they would probably feel a lit of different colonies scents too
About the entrance, it may have bored them a little, but you can see colony #1 dragging pieces of cotton with their feet when they enter the chamber so they don't really seem to care, and also ants are used to having to open new passages, and they could feel with they antennae that there was an opening there, they could feel the air and the smell of food from outside.
We'll never know for sure why they didn't come out at first lol
Probably you should have introduced them all at once or rather create an entirely new environment to try that out...
This was so cool and neat one time me and my dad were working to build an unground trampoline for a costumer and I seen eggs and was like I'm taking you home now so I asked my dad and I found moor eggs and the QUEEN I am so Lucky
“brings me back to the time I first combined my Mesopotamian, Sumerian, Akkadian and Babylonian colonies.” - God
Most underrated comment ever made
LOL now that's funny.
Don’t forget Egyptians
ya rite
😂
the weaver ant queens look so cute ❤
Watching this make me feel like kid again , i don't know why 😂. It's so interesting .
Keep running the experiment. This is truly fascinating.
It really isn't
@@joeden681 it is tho...
@@randomperson8994 It seems cool but they shouldnt risk their lives for a youtube video
@@Bean-et7qy there not?
Or seven up colony
"The number one rule of ant keeping is to not mix your ant colonies... Its cruel"
Ants Canada: Hey Ferb I know what were gonna do today
It’s not actually cruel tho look at ants in the wild, some shove worker ants into the entrances of the colony to block invading ants weaver ants routinely send thousands of workers to their deaths, their primary fighting strategy is ripping their limbs off and letting them die from lose of bodily fluids ants are cruel this is tame compared to the wild
@@1Fatherlesschild but the thing is that would you let lions hunt live pray at a zoo of course not because that’s cruel and the animals have no way to escape forcing your ants to fight each other and not allowing them to build up their colonies is why mixing ants is considered cruel
@@hannothestupid2064 many places still do though... and sometimes it's just good for your animal... in nature mothers will usually bring injured prey to their babies to teach them to hunt... it's also why young animals will playfight with eachother so much...
People like farmers with cats for pests and dogs for herding and predators... or hunters that use dogs would probably benefit most from using live bait to train their animals
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@@jaybee8862 that’s natural and not forced, unlike this.
Ah yes food, the great equalizer.