Where to research
Information sources
Trusted places to research the world of ants and antkeeping — and what kind of information you find in each one.
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AntWiki
Collaborative ant encyclopedia: distribution, biology, behavior and photos per species. A great starting point to get to know a taxon.
antwiki.orgAntWeb
The world’s largest archive of ant specimen images and collection data. Use it to confirm identifications with high-resolution images.
antweb.orgAntCat
The official taxonomic catalog of ants: valid names, synonyms and up-to-date classification. The reference for correct nomenclature.
antcat.orgAntMaps (GABI)
Global distribution maps of ant species. Find out which ants occur in your region and where a species is native.
antmaps.orgGBIF
Global biodiversity occurrence database. Georeferenced collection and observation records — useful to check where a species has been recorded.
gbif.orgiNaturalist
Nature-observation community with identification help. Photograph an ant and get species suggestions from experts and the crowd.
inaturalist.orgFormiculture
The go-to antkeeping forum. Keeping journals, Q&A, queen identification, and discussions on nest setups and feeding.
formiculture.comr/antkeeping (Reddit)
Active Reddit community for beginners and keepers. Good for quick answers, queen ID and sharing day-to-day experiences.
reddit.comAntsCanada (YouTube)
Popular ant-keeping channel: tutorials, formicarium builds and colony stories. Great to get started and stay inspired.
youtube.comAntWiki — Keeping Ants
AntWiki’s husbandry guide: care, humidity, temperature and requirements by genus. A practical reference for colony management.
antwiki.orgAnt-Keeping Talk&Trade (Discord)
Antkeeping community Discord server: real-time chat, Q&A, queen identification and a marketplace to buy, sell and trade colonies and equipment.
discord.comAnt-Keeping Talk&Trade (Discord)
Antkeeping community Discord server: real-time chat, Q&A, queen identification and a marketplace to buy, sell and trade colonies and equipment.
discord.comTheAntArmory (Discord)
Discord community focused on equipment and setups. Great for discussing DIY nests, materials and products, and sharing ideas about formicarium builds.
discord.comAnt Keepers of Asia (Discord)
Discord server for the Asian antkeeping community. Useful to get to know regional species, share experiences and chat with keepers across Asia.
discord.comAnts Britannia (YouTube)
UK teaching channel: husbandry tutorials, setup builds and colony journals. Good for learning techniques step by step.
youtube.comRobJ's Ants (YouTube)
Education- and DIY-focused channel: how to house colonies, build formicariums and solve common keeping problems.
youtube.comTarheelAnts (YouTube)
Showroom-style channel: showcases species, nests and products, with equipment reviews. Good to explore options before buying.
youtube.comThe Ant Network (YouTube)
Science and education channel: ant biology, conservation and science literacy, plus keeping tips.
youtube.comNordic Ants (YouTube)
Field and education channel: how to find, catch and observe ants in the wild, focused on temperate-climate species.
youtube.comNovo Ants (YouTube)
Showroom and DIY channel: species showcases, homemade equipment builds and antkeeping product reviews.
youtube.comThe Ant Pod (Podcast)
Antkeeping podcast hosted by Alexander Holleufer, with guests (YouTubers, keepers and sellers). Conversations about species, husbandry and the hobby’s...
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