Ants marching into spotlight as hobby of ant-keeping rise in popularity

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CTV News: Dr. James Glasier, an ecologist at the Wilder Institute, explains how to get started with ant-keeping. While ants are often small and overlooked — sometimes even stepped on — they are now marching into more than just backyards. As the trend of ant-keeping gains popularity in Canada, these tiny insects are making their way into homes as well.

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