Your Research and Informational Resources on Ants Online - Tutorial #7

Summary

In this informative tutorial, the host introduces a variety of resources for ant enthusiasts, highlighting the abundance of information available online. The host emphasizes the AntsCanada website, which offers a comprehensive FAQ section and encourages native ant keeping. Google search tips are provided for identifying local ant species, and the use of Google Images for visual identification is recommended. The video also mentions the Ultimate Ants in Myrmecology Facebook group and Twitter for community engagement, and the Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum for in-depth discussions. Lastly, the host promotes the educational content on YouTube, including their own channel, and thanks viewers for their support.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The speaker emphasizes the global connectivity of ant enthusiasts via the internet, contrasting with the limited resources of the past.
• 📚 AntsCanada.com is highlighted as a valuable resource for ant keepers with a FAQ section that covers a range of topics related to ants.
• 🔍 Google is recommended as a tool for identifying local ant species by searching for common species in one's region, providing a starting point for new ant keepers.
• 📝 Research papers and academic resources, such as those from the University of Guelph, offer detailed information on ant species, including their appearance and nesting habits.
• 🖼️ Google Images is a useful tool for visual identification of ant species, including queens, workers, and their nests.
• 📖 The speaker encourages the use of books for in-depth knowledge about ants and mentions the Ultimate Ants in Myrmecology Facebook group as a platform for sharing and learning.
• 🗣️ The Facebook group is described as a vibrant community with members from around the world, offering a space for questions, discussions, and sharing of ant-related content.
• 🐜 The importance of knowing the local ant species is stressed for successful collection and keeping of colonies or queens.
• 📱 Twitter is mentioned as a new platform for AntsCanada to share updates, videos, and information with followers.
• 📰 The Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum is introduced as an online community with a wealth of information on ant biology and keeping practices.
• 🎥 YouTube is celebrated as a rich resource for educational and entertaining ant videos, with a call to subscribe to the AntsCanada channel for regular content.

Q & A

Who is the speaker in the video and what is the purpose of the video?

The speaker is TJ Tyler Reid, also known as 'antscanula', and the purpose of the video is to provide a tutorial for ant enthusiasts on the abundance of information available for them, especially during winter when ants are less active.

What was the situation with ant books in the past according to the speaker?

In the past, the speaker had to borrow the same ant books repeatedly from the public library, competing with another enthusiast named Johnny Smith, indicating a limited availability of ant-related books at that time.

What does the speaker mention about the current global community of ant lovers?

The speaker mentions that the global community of ant lovers is now connected via the World Wide Web, with a plethora of information and venues for them to convene and exchange information.

What is 'antscanada.com' and what does it offer to ant enthusiasts?

Antscanada.com is a website created as a home base for ant lovers. It offers a FAQ section with a wealth of information on ants, categorized into five sections, and is a resource for both new and experienced ant keepers.

How does the speaker suggest using Google to become aware of ant species in one's area?

The speaker suggests using Google to search for common ant species in one's specific location by typing in 'common ant species in [location]', replacing [location] with the relevant city, province, country, or region.

What is the recommended approach for collecting one's own ant colony according to the philosophy of antscanada.com?

The recommended approach is to know what you're looking for and to be familiar with the ants in your area. This knowledge makes it easier to collect your own colony or queen ant.

How can one identify ant species using Google and Google Images?

One can identify ant species by searching for common names or scientific names of ants in Google, then clicking on Google Images to find visual representations of the species, including queens, workers, and nests.

What is the ultimate ants in myrmecology Facebook group and how can it be useful for ant lovers?

The ultimate ants in myrmecology Facebook group is a community where ant lovers can share photos, videos, experiences, and ask questions. It is useful for networking and gaining insights from a global audience of ant enthusiasts.

What is the significance of the 'Ant's Canada and Store' Twitter account mentioned in the video?

The Ant's Canada and Store Twitter account is a new platform where they will post videos, information, and updates about ant keeping, providing a direct line of communication and content for followers interested in ant-related topics.

What is the role of the Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum in the ant keeping community?

The Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum is an online community that offers a wealth of information on ant biology and keeping practices. It is a platform for members to ask questions, share experiences, and engage with other ant keepers.

Why is YouTube an important resource for ant lovers as mentioned in the video?

YouTube is an important resource because it hosts a variety of ant-related videos and tutorials that are both entertaining and educational, helping ant keepers learn and enjoy content related to their interest.

Outlines

00:00

🐜 Introduction to Ant Enthusiast Resources

The speaker introduces himself as TJ Tyler Reid and presents a tutorial aimed at ant enthusiasts during winter, when ant activity is low. He reminisces about his childhood, sharing his experience of borrowing ant books from the library and competing with another enthusiast, Johnny Smith. The tutorial's purpose is to highlight the wealth of information available online for ant lovers, contrasting the limited resources of the past with the global connectivity of today. TJ mentions the creation of AntsCanada.com in 2009 as a home base for ant enthusiasts, with an extensive FAQ section categorized into five areas: ants, collecting ants, ant care, carry on products, and miscellaneous. The FAQ section is described as a valuable resource for both new and experienced ant keepers.

05:02

🔍 Utilizing Online Tools for Ant Identification and Community Engagement

The tutorial continues with TJ explaining how to use Google to identify ant species native to one's area. He suggests starting with a search for common ant species in one's region, ignoring irrelevant pest control sites, and focusing on research papers for accurate information. TJ demonstrates how to use Google Images to find pictures of specific ant species, such as the LaCie Asst alienists, to aid in identification. He also mentions the Ants in Marm Ecology Facebook group as a platform for sharing photos, videos, and experiences, and for asking and answering questions within the global ant enthusiast community. TJ encourages following AntsCanada on Twitter for updates and information and highlights the Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum as valuable online communities for ant keepers. He also points out the importance of participating in European ant keeping forums for those interested in that region's ant species.

10:02

📚 Embracing the Ant Keeping Community and Media Resources

In the final paragraph, TJ emphasizes the importance of engaging with the ant keeping community through various media platforms. He mentions the AntsCanada store and encourages viewers to visit and explore its offerings. TJ also thanks a viewer from Calgary for sending a shirt, which he appreciates for its relevance to the community. He concludes by inviting everyone to continue their passion for ants and to stay connected with the community through the provided resources, including YouTube, where AntsCanada regularly posts educational and entertaining ant-related content.

Keywords

💡Ant Lovers

Ant lovers are individuals who have a keen interest in ants, their behaviors, and ecology. In the video, the term is used to describe the target audience, who are passionate about ants and seek information and resources to learn more about them. The script mentions 'ant lovers like ourselves' to create a sense of community among viewers who share the same interest.

💡Tutorial

A tutorial in this context refers to an instructional video or guide that aims to educate viewers on a specific topic. The video's theme revolves around providing tutorials for ant enthusiasts, with the script mentioning 'another random but helpful tutorial' to describe the content of the video.

💡Ants Canada

Ants Canada is an organization or community mentioned in the script that serves as a resource for ant enthusiasts. It is described as having a team that created a 'home base for ant lovers' and offers a variety of information and products related to ants, such as an FAQ section and a store.

💡FAQ Section

The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is a part of the Ants Canada website that provides answers to common questions about ants. The script highlights this section as a valuable resource for both new and experienced ant keepers, with categorized questions ranging from ant species to care and products.

💡Ant Collecting

Ant collecting refers to the activity of capturing and acquiring ants, often for the purpose of studying or keeping them in an ant farm. The script discusses the process of collecting ants, including how to identify species and capture queens, as part of the tutorial for ant enthusiasts.

💡Google Search

Google Search is a web search engine used to find information on the internet. In the script, it is recommended as a tool for ant keepers to become aware of the ant species in their area by searching for common species and accessing research papers and images.

💡Ant Species

Ant species refers to the different types or classifications of ants. The script uses the term to emphasize the importance of identifying and understanding the specific species of ants that one is interested in, whether for study or keeping.

💡Facebook Group

A Facebook Group is a feature on the social media platform Facebook that allows users to create and join groups around specific interests. The script mentions the 'Ants in Arm Ecology Facebook group' as a place for ant lovers to share photos, videos, experiences, and ask questions.

💡Twitter

Twitter is a social networking service where users post and interact with messages known as 'tweets.' The script encourages viewers to follow 'Ants Canada and Store' on Twitter for updates, information, and engagement with the ant-keeping community.

💡Ant Forum

An ant forum is an online discussion board dedicated to the topic of ants. The script refers to the 'Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum' as a valuable resource for ant keepers to exchange information, ask questions, and participate in discussions about ant biology and keeping.

💡YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing platform where users can upload, share, and view videos. The script mentions YouTube as a resource for ant lovers to access a variety of ant-related videos, including tutorials and educational content, by subscribing to relevant channels.

Highlights

Introduction to a tutorial for ant enthusiasts during winter, emphasizing the abundance of information available.

Mention of the change from limited ant literature in the past to the current global community of ant lovers connected via the Internet.

Introduction of AntsCanada.com as a home base for ant lovers, established in 2009 with a team of experts.

Description of the FAQ section on AntsCanada.com, offering categorized advice based on 20 years of experience.

Explanation of how to navigate the FAQ section for specific topics like ant collecting and care.

Emphasis on the philosophy of keeping native ants and the importance of knowing the local ant species.

Use of Google to search for common ant species in a specific location, with an example search for Ontario.

Recommendation to ignore pest control sites and focus on research papers for accurate ant species information.

Demonstration of using Google Images to identify ant species and their characteristics, such as the queen and workers.

Introduction of the Ultimate Ants in Myrmecology Facebook group as a platform for sharing photos, videos, and experiences.

Highlighting the discussions and community engagement in the Ants in Myrmecology Facebook group.

Promotion of AntsCanada's Twitter account for updates on ant-related content and interaction with followers.

Introduction of the Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum as a valuable resource for ant keepers and enthusiasts.

Emphasis on the importance of grammar and spelling in forum participation for effective communication.

Mention of the European ant-keeping community and the availability of forums in different languages.

Encouragement to visit AntsCanada's store for resources and to support the channel through subscriptions.

Acknowledgment of a viewer's contribution and appreciation for the community's support.

Transcripts

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versatile child

TJ Tyler Reid

what's up guys it's your boy ants canula

here once again bringing you another

random but helpful tutorial it's another

tutorial because it's winter and let's

face it the ants are still sleeping

let's give them the break they need so

not so much footage but they are

starting to wake up which is pretty good

for this next tutorial I wanted to

create a video on the abundance of

information that exists out there for

ant lovers like ourselves I remember

being a kid and going to the public

library and borrowing the same ant books

over and over again and you know I had

to compete at the time with Johnny Smith

who would always take out the same and

books as means it seemed like we were

the only two ant lovers in the city at

the time but those times are over

because now it's a global nation and

we're all connected via the World Wide

Web again there's just tons of info out

there and a lot of venues for ant

keepers and ant enthusiasts like

ourselves to convene and exchange

information so I wanted to show you some

of the great sites that I visit and some

of the excellent resources that the ants

Canada and store offers people like

yourselves who love ants

in 2009 I wanted to create a home base

for ant lovers like us and so we put

together a great team and created as

Canada common

if you visit the FAQ section of the site

you'll be able to read up on a ton of

great info some tips that ants Canada

has come up with over 20 years of anting

experience now we've divided our

frequently asked and questions into five

categories about ants Canela collecting

ants and care are former carry on

products and miscellaneous so let's say

you want to ask a question on collecting

ants you simply click on the collecting

ants button and it will take you

directly to our collecting ants

frequently asked questions section and

there you have it how can I capture my

own queen ant every question is answered

thoroughly the FAQ section at the ants

canva.com website is a great resource

for and keepers new and old so be sure

to check it

they're at the ends Canada store

we highly recommend and encourage the

keeping events native to one's area and

I often get the question and Canada how

do I catch my own Queen how do I catch

my own aunts how do I go and collect my

own colony

well our philosophy is if you know what

you're looking for and if you know the

ants in your area inside and out it's

not very hard to collect your own colony

or collect your own gravity queen so

Google offers a great tool for and

keepers like us to help us become more

aware of the ant species in the area so

I would like to begin keeping ants this

year and a typical Google search would

begin like this you type in common a

species in Ontario now of course in your

case you would replace Ontario with

whatever city province country or region

you're from and it will do the search

for you now you'll come across a lot of

pest control sites just ignore those but

among the websites you should be able to

find a good list of ants in your area

upon which you can click on those and

I'm going to click on the first one here

which will take me to a research paper

by someone from the University of Guelph

which happens to meet the university I

attended and scrolling down we have here

cornfield ants

I've got lacy Asst alienists it looks

like here don't be afraid if you come

across scientific names that look like

this it's pretty much the identification

of the species that are in your area now

usually it'll be accompanied by some

information on that species in this case

we've got what the ants look like their

nesting habits so now I want to see what

these ants look like so we simply go

back to Google and you'll notice that on

the upper left-hand corner you'll see

Google Images you click on Google Images

and type in LaCie asst alienists which

we saw

and voila we have a bunch of images of

laziest alienists very helpful if you

look here we've got a picture of Olay

seus alienness queen so we know what a

queen looks like we've got several

pictures here of laziest alienists nests

in case we come across a nest this

season we've got pictures of the workers

which is great

and finally pictures of just random

behavior and in this case it's they're a

fit farming so Google and Google Images

offers a great tool for allowing

yourself to become aware of all the

species in your area and when you know

what to look for and when you know what

the ants look like and what their nests

look like collecting ants and collecting

Queens is really a piece of cake and of

course for all you crack book addicts

aka Facebook users there's the ultimate

ants in marm ecology Facebook group

available to all of us and lovers out

there to convene to share our photos

share our videos share experiences ask

our questions we've got tons of members

from all over the world people asking

questions and of course people answering

them we've got a ton of great photos

added by members in the Facebook group

it's fantastic we have photos of formic

area ants setups

it's all there be sure to check it out

and we also have tons of great

discussions in the discussion boards at

the ultimate answer Burma ecology

Facebook group so be sure to check it

out

here's a new thing for all you Twitter

users be sure to follow the ant's Canada

and store twitter.com slash aunts Canada

it just started so we'll begin posting

all our great videos information

websites and all that sort of thing be

sure to follow us and we will follow you

as well

now here's a great site we've got the

ant farm and murmur ecology forum

awesome awesome forum and ant online

community and it's got a huge wealth of

information on ants on keeping hands on

ant biology there are tons of members

there of course they've got the keeping

ants section for people like us who keep

ants and in that section you'll find

tons of great info people asking

questions people answering them and of

course the ants Canada and store has our

own journal layer on our store and the

multiple species under our care just the

tip if you do intend on participating in

this forum they're very strict on

grammar and spelling so be sure to use

this spell checker no slang allow

you know the great thing that I love

about Europe is they have such an avid

and serious and keeping community there

and they have a great forum there so if

you click on the forum button at ANSTO

net it'll take you to this page and you

simply click on board index and you'll

find a list of the different forums in

the different European languages now I

do know that a lot of you ant lovers are

from the UK and other parts of Europe

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web boo-boo-boo punto and store punto

net para obtener información por que

llamamos elasaur amigas and finally what

would we do without YouTube YouTube is

an awesome resource for ant lovers like

us there are tons of great ant videos on

the web be sure to subscribe we have

constant videos coming out constant

tutorials to help fellow and keepers and

we strive to create quality videos that

are both entertaining and educational

for all of us

every day so there you have it guys

thank you so so much once again to all

of you guys who have been watching

videos who subscribed to the channel as

you heard please do subscribe to the

channel for all your ant goodies enough

and videos and before I go I just wanted

to thank Liz from Calgary thank you so

so much for sending in this shirt I

totally love it and it's so appropriate

so anyway by all means everybody please

visit our store and just have a look

around and keep loving those scents

until next time this is signing out

thank you