Home ant habitat for live ants — designed to let you safely observe real ant behavior at home. Key benefits Direct observation of ant behavior: watch digging, tunnel building, moving, and other activities to learn how worker ants live and cooperate. Educational and engaging: ideal for teaching life cycles, animal behavior, and ecosystems in a simple, hands-on way. Secure and reliable: the ant farm is vandal- and escape-proof, so ants stay contained and observation remains undisturbed. Compact and space-conscious: small footprint makes it easy to place on a desk, shelf, or tabletop without taking up much room. Features and specifications Purpose: home habitat for living ants; designed for observing natural ant activity and colony development. Natural ecological nest: lets you see how ants live and build tunnels and chambers within the nest structure. Security: constructed to prevent escapes and resist tampering (vandal- and escape-proof). Size: 24 x 4.5 x 15 cm / 9.45 x 1.77 x 5.91 inches, excluding ants. Compatibility and contents Ants are not included; compatible with commonly available live ant species used for ant farms. Intended for home, school, or office observation; does not require additional invasive equipment. Practical use scenarios Classroom demonstration: use as a hands-on aid during lessons about ecosystems, animal behavior, or life cycles. Home learning activity: a compact, safe way for children and adults to observe natural behaviors and develop curiosity about biology. Office or study display: provides a low-maintenance conversation piece for a desk or shelf while offering educational value. Care and considerations Ants must be sourced separately and introduced according to safe handling and local regulations. Place the habitat on a stable surface away from direct heat or extreme cold to protect the ants and preserve observation quality. Regular observation and light maintenance keep the nest visible and functioning, while the escape-proof design minimizes risks. What this product delivers A secure, compact, and educational home habitat that makes it easy to observe live ants building tunnels, moving, and carrying out worker tasks, with a clear size specification for planning placement.