I Released an Apex Predator into My Giant Rainforest Vivarium

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  • čas přidán 5. 01. 2024
  • I created my dream tank, a 1000 gallon cloud rainforest vivarium, called Pantdora, and it's purpose is to study how tropical ants and other exotic creatures live in the wild. I already added an initial team of animals into the terrarium, but it was missing a very important player in the food chain: an apex predator. In this episode, we release my chosen apex predator into the Pantdoran rainforest, and the result was pretty awesome. Hope you enjoy this week's episode, Part 7 of my Ecosystem Vivarium Series. Ant love forever! This video was shot in 4K Ultra HD resolution.
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  • @AntsCanada
    @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +2126

    Oh man! AC Family, this week was just CRAZY in Pantdora, and it's about to get crazier! Ant love forever!

    • @Jen-hen
      @Jen-hen Před 4 měsíci +8

      Didn't ask. My content is far superior and has more value than anything this youtuber has ever produced so get over it

    • @Jen-hen
      @Jen-hen Před 4 měsíci

      Didn't ask. My content is far superior and has more value than anything this youtuber has ever produced so get over it

    • @Jen-hen
      @Jen-hen Před 4 měsíci

      Didn't ask. My content is far superior and has more value than anything this youtuber has ever produced so get over it

    • @Jen-hen
      @Jen-hen Před 4 měsíci

      Didn't ask. My content is far superior and has more value than anything this youtuber has ever produced so get over it

    • @Jen-hen
      @Jen-hen Před 4 měsíci +1

      I'm a 30+ year old media creator with aspergers syndrome who is a jack of all trades with a passion for fighting against cyberbullying. I've been doing these kinds of things for over 10 years and I've picked up a whole set of different skills along the way.

  • @Zone4ProjectMedia
    @Zone4ProjectMedia Před 4 měsíci +1738

    Bro is literally kidnapping insects and dumping them into the hunger games

    • @SonekR
      @SonekR Před 4 měsíci +46

      LMAO

    • @vanierstreetcats4929
      @vanierstreetcats4929 Před 2 měsíci +79

      I think they stand a better chance in Pandora than in nature and I wouldn't compare this to the hunger games your humanizing insects, and its been clearly stated it is being documented as a scientific evaluation as well.
      I personally used to hate every insect until I ran into this channel, I really think that this is a great way to learn about nature by slicing it and in this sense this person has considered every aspect so that it wouldn't be a total blood bath.
      You have to respect the planning and the initiative put into this...hunger games no, a great way to understand what happens in nature, usually caused by humans anyway and using nature to balance it seems a great way for people to see up close the consequences of our own actions.
      But that's me #justsayin because I will agree to disagree with your comment.

    • @nolanbroderick1234
      @nolanbroderick1234 Před 2 měsíci +64

      @@vanierstreetcats4929pretty sure he was just making a joke, but I thoroughly enjoyed your take /breakdown on it.

    • @vanierstreetcats4929
      @vanierstreetcats4929 Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@nolanbroderick1234 I have a whole new respect for ants little duckers ... still don't like ants much but I am ok with the universe according to Ants Canada right now lol

    • @kamikazemelon787
      @kamikazemelon787 Před 2 měsíci +5

      It’s like swapping servers on the hunger games, this is pro league

  • @watermelon5521
    @watermelon5521 Před 4 měsíci +6996

    I always wondered how people watching an insect channel would have arachnophobia, but then I remembered AntsCanada has a fear of worms sooo 😂

    • @lookdawg187
      @lookdawg187 Před 4 měsíci +345

      Having a phobia doesn't mean you can't watch them. I have arachnophobia and I can let spiders crawl over me, just like AntsCanada fears worms but still handles them. Fear is to be conquered, never let a phobia prevent you from enjoying the marvelous insect world.

    • @Arandomthing0
      @Arandomthing0 Před 4 měsíci +57

      @@EmperorAugustus-wf3zpbro says his content is better and only has 3 shorts and 5 subs
      Nobody knows you now be quiet

    • @osmosisjones4912
      @osmosisjones4912 Před 4 měsíci +14

      Patriarchy is what separates humans from spiders

    • @gec101
      @gec101 Před 4 měsíci +49

      @@osmosisjones4912Number of legs:
      Number of eyes:

    • @libbyford6765
      @libbyford6765 Před 4 měsíci +79

      I have an extreme arachnophobia and yet still love these videos, though I have to look away anytime they are on screen (and despite wishing for many reasons not to have this phobia, I am not ashamed of it as fear is a natural instinct). I disagree with other commenters on here, I know not all (especially the extreme) phobias can be beaten or ignored despite what people say sadly, however, I can still love and enjoy insects like ants and other animals massively, I am even studying zoology at university! (Plus to your point, arachnids are not insects they are separate groups)

  • @Shmadolf_Shminkler
    @Shmadolf_Shminkler Před 4 měsíci +1814

    This dude deserves his own show on National Geographic

    • @Ben-iz9ud
      @Ben-iz9ud Před 4 měsíci +60

      Probably makes more money on youtube than they would pay him lol. Dude has 5m subs

    • @johnboats9075
      @johnboats9075 Před 4 měsíci +51

      He doesn't need a downgrade to dying media.

    • @edofluit6568
      @edofluit6568 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@Ben-iz9ud you dont get money with subscribers... you can have 1 billion subs and still make 0 money. its about views...

    • @Googlearebadguys
      @Googlearebadguys Před 4 měsíci

      Only.idiots watch TV anymore.

    • @flalien727tb3
      @flalien727tb3 Před 4 měsíci

      Absolutely

  • @Odins_Spear
    @Odins_Spear Před 4 měsíci +301

    24:55 dude was straight up “behold my chosen creature, I bestow a garden of Eden upon you.” God monologue

    • @notjohnbrown6740
      @notjohnbrown6740 Před měsícem +5

      Bro did you not see him HAAAASAVANYAAA that mfer five seconds in?

    • @RancorousSea
      @RancorousSea Před 19 dny +3

      Andrew Ryan gave me a God monologue on my way to Rapture, look what happened to him.

  • @SoCloseToToast
    @SoCloseToToast Před 4 měsíci +5450

    "they are like mini versions of their parents, whom..are all dead" lol Line caught me off guard

    • @obvv7714
      @obvv7714 Před 4 měsíci +111

      I had to run that line back too😂

    • @TiberiousGreene
      @TiberiousGreene Před 4 měsíci +40

      That made me laugh too 😊

    • @grimreaper8533
      @grimreaper8533 Před 4 měsíci +45

      He should add a small albino catfish in the water section they grow slow but if it gets bigger you can always replace it with a smaller one from the pet store, i feel like a hunter like catfish will really make a difference as they eat cockroaches very well

    • @ThatShadyPine
      @ThatShadyPine Před 4 měsíci +12

      bit morbid

    • @edwardmullins2716
      @edwardmullins2716 Před 4 měsíci +4

      didnt know you watch this channel toast im a big fan lol

  • @r_dubs90
    @r_dubs90 Před 4 měsíci +1100

    Do not ever stop documenting this incredible world you’ve created!

  • @JohnDoeLegion
    @JohnDoeLegion Před 3 měsíci +232

    Gotta say, if I met AntsCanada out in the world, my last thought would be that this jacked guy with a slicked back coif must be an avid nature and terrarium enthusiast. Never judge a book by it's cover and never change AntsCanada. Everything you do on this channel is fascinating, entertaining, informative, and cool as hell!

  • @robinlackey5159
    @robinlackey5159 Před 4 měsíci +260

    My man, your work belongs on Nat Geo. I don't even like insects or spiders etc. Subbed instantly. Absolutely fantastic. Award worthy. I particularly enjoy the narration as you can feel the love he has for what he's doing. And THAT is amazing. Your world is beautiful, educational and awe inspiring. THANK YOU. ❤

    • @Toolness1
      @Toolness1 Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah he does an amazing job, I'd be surprised if he hasn't or doesn't eventually get contacted by a network like that. There are plenty of scientists out there that may have more knowledge, but many are severely lacking in personality. He's got a good mix of both.

    • @waxknucklebearingjuice5592
      @waxknucklebearingjuice5592 Před 3 měsíci +1

      His passion and enthusiasm just ooze from the videos. If this were done by netflix or discovery it would be so painfully sensationalized.

  • @samcawood2037
    @samcawood2037 Před 4 měsíci +512

    Utterly insane the number of future entomologists this man has produced

    • @seajellymilk3543
      @seajellymilk3543 Před 4 měsíci +17

      AntsCanada and Roanoke Gaming are by far the best biology CZcamsrs on the platform

    • @Ezullof
      @Ezullof Před 4 měsíci

      I want to believe you, but did he really? Or is it just people watching the videos and thinking they are basically entomologists now?

    • @capybarareal5587
      @capybarareal5587 Před 4 měsíci +10

      @@Ezullofhe meant future,Basically he meant younger people who watch it will want to be a entomologist when they are older

    • @tracyc5940
      @tracyc5940 Před 3 měsíci

      I know 🐜

    • @geminidcollective9221
      @geminidcollective9221 Před 22 dny +1

      I mean I am considering going into myrmecology while working on my zoology degree sooooo

  • @michaelherrick2221
    @michaelherrick2221 Před 4 měsíci +630

    Man I can not get enough of this vivarium, it’s breathtaking when the fog rolls in. Great work once again

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +30

      ❤🐜🙏😊

    • @osmosisjones4912
      @osmosisjones4912 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Why do we think of the males draining the Devine feminine energy from the females in the act of mating

  • @DarthGengarus
    @DarthGengarus Před 4 měsíci +50

    this is award worthy production, legit feels like im watching animal planet or discovery channel. i feel like a kid again i love this.

  • @korbanpug4191
    @korbanpug4191 Před měsícem +5

    25:05 bro sound like the creator of the Truman show show trying to convince Truman to stay.

  • @Braveoryx
    @Braveoryx Před 4 měsíci +725

    This project has gotten so crazy, this is one of the best CZcams nature series I’ve seen in a while

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +51

      ❤️🐜🙏

    • @pandarage21
      @pandarage21 Před 4 měsíci +5

      It's more entertaining than TV. Been subscribed. I'll throw a like tho. Keep it up 👍

    • @osmosisjones4912
      @osmosisjones4912 Před 4 měsíci

      Why do we think of the males as draining the Devine feminine energy from the females in the act of mating

    • @pandarage21
      @pandarage21 Před 4 měsíci

      @@EmperorAugustus-wf3zp weird flex

    • @jrh283
      @jrh283 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @@pandarage21it’s spam

  • @davidcalinmihalache2331
    @davidcalinmihalache2331 Před 4 měsíci +807

    Man you changed my whole vision about insect and my fear of them. Thank you so much for your work! 🐜 antloveforever!!

  • @OldeEnglishful
    @OldeEnglishful Před 3 měsíci +37

    I don’t know how this channel popped up on my feed, but i am 1000% on board. Your knowledge as well as your production and narrating skills surpass those of most tv programs. Thank you for this gem. Keep em coming!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🙏🐜

  • @BigTastey
    @BigTastey Před 3 měsíci +57

    This is better than ANY nature show I’ve ever seen on TV.. soo epic and interesting!!! Loving the content AC I’ve just showed my mum aswell and she loves it too!! 😄 Both Subscribed 👍

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 3 měsíci +6

      Ty! Welcome to the Antiverse, guys! ❤️🙏🐜

  • @HazMattAtk
    @HazMattAtk Před 4 měsíci +566

    These updates are becoming one of the highlights of my week. Loving the progress so far!

    • @stuartclarke2988
      @stuartclarke2988 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I'm a 30+ year old media creator with aspergers syndrome who is a jack of all trades with a passion for fighting against cyberbullying. I've been doing these kinds of things for over 10 years and I've picked up a whole set of different skills along the way.

    • @stuartclarke2988
      @stuartclarke2988 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I'm a 30+ year old media creator with aspergers syndrome who is a jack of all trades with a passion for fighting against cyberbullying. I've been doing these kinds of things for over 10 years and I've picked up a whole set of different skills along the way.

    • @stuartclarke2988
      @stuartclarke2988 Před 4 měsíci

      I'm a 30+ year old media creator with aspergers syndrome who is a jack of all trades with a passion for fighting against cyberbullying. I've been doing these kinds of things for over 10 years and I've picked up a whole set of different skills along the way.

    • @bowdlerise
      @bowdlerise Před 4 měsíci

      man conquers nature

    • @Mr.Aviation12121
      @Mr.Aviation12121 Před 4 měsíci

      @@stuartclarke2988 ur content is so bad and garbage tbh, like ur straight fatherless motherless and has no freinds

  • @hannyfrost7662
    @hannyfrost7662 Před 4 měsíci +464

    That 30 minutes just flew by; we might need some longer episodes. I'm so excited for the next one. Your narration and story-telling is spot on as always. This Vivarium series is already epic.

    • @toniwilliams391
      @toniwilliams391 Před 4 měsíci +5

      I need more too 😅. This man is a genius 😊

    • @lamariokelly4374
      @lamariokelly4374 Před 4 měsíci +5

      you are telling the honest truth there im hooked

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +30

      ❤️🙏🐜 I'll do my best! Ant love forever!

    • @gortandquandalevideosoffic3927
      @gortandquandalevideosoffic3927 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@lamariokelly43skib74

    • @Flammable1311
      @Flammable1311 Před 4 měsíci +7

      I would love a 1-3h video of just animals foraging. No need for commentary or excessive editting, just chilling with the animals lets say.
      Absolutely love your content and you have inspired me to pick-up antkeeping and incorporate more insect friendly options in my garden at home!

  • @casualcrusader
    @casualcrusader Před 3 měsíci +30

    i think it would be really cool if you started filming the vivarium for a future timelapse video. it'd be super cool to see how the ecosystem builds itself over a couple weeks or months, and i'd really like to see how the vines actually move.

  • @Market-Cheatcodes
    @Market-Cheatcodes Před měsícem +3

    This is some wholesome entertainment for my kids and I. My son is 3 and is obsessed with bugs and animals and being outside, and watching this is so much healthier for him than most kids cartoons

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 22 dny +1

      Thanks for watching!🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

  • @arunb2282
    @arunb2282 Před 4 měsíci +155

    Could we eventually see a 24hr livestream of Pantdora? I love seeing the animals go about their day, and being able to tune it whenever to see how theyre doing would be a delight!
    Thank you!

    • @progamerzlol9663
      @progamerzlol9663 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@EmperorAugustus-wf3zpyoutube shorts 💀

    • @ReyNico
      @ReyNico Před 4 měsíci +8

      with how big the place is, itll be hard to see them. but he did say he might do it

    • @TiberiousGreene
      @TiberiousGreene Před 4 měsíci +7

      Having like little cameras over each hotspot, on like a grid camera view! Would get a lot of views

    • @MyCracker1234
      @MyCracker1234 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Go and look around your garden, you will see this everywhere.......It's how the world works.

    • @arunb2282
      @arunb2282 Před 4 měsíci +8

      @@MyCracker1234 I regularly do! However here in England the diversity of life isn't as much as what's shown in the video. Also it isn't nearly as pretty 😂. It's mostly for when I have work to do when I'm inside, and I can keep it on the side.

  • @brianm120
    @brianm120 Před 4 měsíci +216

    i’ve been a big fan of watching other channels make these vivariums, but pantdora is absolutely the largest scale vivarium i’ve seen on youtube, props to you for doing all the planning, editing and narration, feels like an off-brand discovery channel and i live for it

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +26

      Thank you! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

    • @jrod19437
      @jrod19437 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@AntsCanada yeah the production quality of these videos and your vivarium is insane keep up the amazing work man!!! 🐜 ❤

  • @liammcardle5080
    @liammcardle5080 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I like the Spider side plot

  • @MushuaThePotato
    @MushuaThePotato Před 3 měsíci +11

    I feel like Mikey is falling into a god complex because of this vivarium and is slowly losing control over what’s inside and what’s not. Honestly the perfect situation for a vivarium.

    • @gameking30candy28
      @gameking30candy28 Před měsícem

      Just like reality. god lost control of his tool (evolution) and we are partialy responcible (dogs)

    • @MushuaThePotato
      @MushuaThePotato Před měsícem

      @@gameking30candy28 yeah the difference is his world doesn’t have sin and gods world does, so this has turned out slightly better I think, at least for the nature inside

  • @lukewoods9386
    @lukewoods9386 Před 4 měsíci +287

    As an aquarist myself, I am very excited to see how life in the pond area evolves.

  • @billyjeffersoniv4344
    @billyjeffersoniv4344 Před 4 měsíci +305

    You've so knocked it out of the park with this series. I can't even fathom the amount of work you put in to this. I believe this will go down as a truly legendary CZcams series. So so so happy for you and to watch your mini world grow

  • @Porkleaker
    @Porkleaker Před 4 měsíci +20

    This is far better than any shows on streaming platforms or tv lol. You really created something special here.

  • @cptnbangatron2221
    @cptnbangatron2221 Před 4 měsíci +33

    I'm so glad that you get to do this for a living, thanks to the wonders of the internet. Aside from the obvious passion you have for these projects, the quality of the videos is absolutely impeccable! Much love to you and your wonderful creatures!

  • @foogriffy
    @foogriffy Před 4 měsíci +86

    this stuff has the value of a full scale nature documentary, right there in your house. this feels like something that would show up right next to a david attenborough documentary

    • @ferguskennedy3952
      @ferguskennedy3952 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Not sure this is comparable to a BBC David Attenborough documentary - 4K ultra high definition, Hans Zimmer composed music, multi location and million dollar production budget. Sure it’s pretty good but come on don’t kid yourself or him!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +5

      Thank you! I appreciate that. Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

  • @AntsCanada
    @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +901

    OMG, I cannot wait for you guys to see the newly stocked and improved pond water system!!! It's so cool!

  • @8bitfae
    @8bitfae Před 4 měsíci +32

    I just realized that I've been watching for over 5 years now! It's been amazing to watch you grow as a creator and the level of production you have reached in that time! I'm sure this sentiment is shared amongst your subscribers that we're proud of all of the work you have and continue to put in. This Vivarium is such an incredible accomplishment, and I look forward to see what you tackle in the future!
    Also, thanks for the up close on arachnid reproduction lol I'm not a fan of spiders whatsoever, but I continue to learn more about them, and other insects, through you!

  • @Twiix-Eat-Chocolate
    @Twiix-Eat-Chocolate Před 4 měsíci +6

    “Aaggh a worm” said Ants Canada made me laugh so hard that I fell out of my chair will drinking water about to choke don’t worry I didn’t 👀 😅😂

  • @HyenDry
    @HyenDry Před 4 měsíci +160

    this is by far one of THE MOST interesting series on YT. I'm absoulutelly addicted to watching an entire episode as your narration really completes the entire airtime. I feel like I'm watching early 2000's animal planet again. Its stunning and incredible to watch..

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +27

      Missing the old days of Profiles of Nature. 😢 Wanted to bring that wonder back! Thank you. Ant love forever!

    • @ronniesanction725
      @ronniesanction725 Před 4 měsíci +2

      only 5 like let me change that@@AntsCanada

  • @Timeless-coolguy
    @Timeless-coolguy Před 4 měsíci +15

    5:47 "They are tiny versions of their parents whom .... are all dead"

  • @bilbothehobbit
    @bilbothehobbit Před 2 měsíci +7

    Bro did not release a random caterpillar that probably will not find its host plants 😂

  • @patriciahigh1310
    @patriciahigh1310 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Amazing! I have only recently cured my arachnophobia and become fascinated by spiders. Thank you for showing the breeding process, up close! Unreal!

  • @masonalexander7466
    @masonalexander7466 Před 4 měsíci +115

    I am highly invested in this vivarium's story! Over the past several months, I've used your videos as a way to desensitize myself towards insects and even grow to love them through your stories. Watching the huntsman mating was hard but it felt good to push myself out of my comfort zone. That experience was greatly enhanced by your commentary on the huntsman life cycle and the great honor you give each animal that is part of Pantdora. This is probably one of my favorite videos on your channel.

    • @Slinkyye
      @Slinkyye Před 4 měsíci

      Same here, i have a huge fear of spiders and many other insects and his channel over the years has really helped a lot . I’ve been watching since the Goliath Beetle Era i think. Those were cool

  • @charliebrown9188
    @charliebrown9188 Před 4 měsíci +249

    What an incredible episode!
    The huntsman spiders mating was incredible.
    Thank you for the experience. I loved all of it and was disappointed that it'd finish lol

    • @Lae_vateinn
      @Lae_vateinn Před 4 měsíci +11

      I assume your last few sentences were about the entire video, not just the one scene. Right?
      Kidding~

    • @ethanmckinnell8261
      @ethanmckinnell8261 Před 4 měsíci +6

      @@Lae_vateinn LMAO i was thinking the same thing tbh

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +6

      ❤🙏🐜✨️

    • @user-px4dn9zd3f
      @user-px4dn9zd3f Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yeah that mating scene was not my proudest fap...

    • @charliebrown9188
      @charliebrown9188 Před 4 měsíci

      @@Lae_vateinn 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @chocoboko123
    @chocoboko123 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Came for the vivarium update, stayed for the spider p*rn

  • @drunkenprayer8390
    @drunkenprayer8390 Před 2 měsíci +4

    This is only the second video I have watched and mentioned to a friend I was watching and he said he's been watching you since the beginning but assumed I already watched so never recommended. I've never been so annoyed yet proud that a friend assumed good taste.
    Loving these and going to go back through the entire series.

  • @sixxtylol
    @sixxtylol Před 4 měsíci +319

    This is the top notch quality of entertainment you get from someone who loves what they do. Really interesting to follow along on this series!

  • @neko8431
    @neko8431 Před 4 měsíci +145

    The storytelling and overall quality of this series is so good, I could literally watch 1 hour episodes. Can't wait for the next one

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +10

      🐜❤️🙏

    • @osmosisjones4912
      @osmosisjones4912 Před 4 měsíci

      Why do we think of the males as taking and draining the females in the act of mating

    • @randomOhioan
      @randomOhioan Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@EmperorAugustus-wf3zp the only videos you have are three shorts and two of which only have a combined total of 1 view, you have a third short that has 4k views but apparently it's not too good since it only has 109 likes, now compare that to ants Canada that has already has over 111k views and 12k likes in 2 hours, yours isn't better bud

    • @frankthecat1671
      @frankthecat1671 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@randomOhioan no but he got what he wanted. you clicked the channel

    • @Cat_willstealyourfish
      @Cat_willstealyourfish Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​@@randomOhioanit's rage bait and a bot bro just report it

  • @earhustla2376
    @earhustla2376 Před 9 dny +1

    The Huntsman mating was like watching a dope anime where it looked like the male predator was having his way but as he said, "His fate was sealed." Female was just waiting to make him a crumpled ball.

  • @Amboy-jw3cp
    @Amboy-jw3cp Před 4 měsíci +6

    I love how he talks about the parents of the baby cricket with a calm jolly voice and out of the blue said that their dead and proceed to show the bodies😂

  • @jojoelledeer
    @jojoelledeer Před 4 měsíci +60

    I love how you described the skink as the speed predator, felt like he was a once small and weak creature, that you’ve brought into the vivarium to become it’s omnipotent god

  • @Zpike13
    @Zpike13 Před 4 měsíci +63

    A sun skink was definitely a good choice. Due to its size and temperament it’ll be a great fit.

  • @reidcouper3879
    @reidcouper3879 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Okay but the speech about the apex predator and this being his home was truly beautiful. It hit hard

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching!

    • @DAGRIT5
      @DAGRIT5 Před 3 měsíci

      He stole him from his actual home and tossed him into a poison ant pit.

  • @nitheal95
    @nitheal95 Před 3 měsíci +18

    I just found this series 5 days ago i love your work i live in Australia 🇦🇺 i love nature and the earth 🌎 and what your doing is amazing and its so peaceful and educational and just amazing to see
    Thank you so much

  • @bfunky7517
    @bfunky7517 Před 4 měsíci +13

    8:45 bro thats the next Messi right there!

  • @Sam_CT
    @Sam_CT Před 4 měsíci +107

    I never thought I would ever find interest in ants but here I am I have been watching ants Canada for 3 years now and I have grown more respect than I ever thought I would have for these tiny creatures

  • @Cxptivate
    @Cxptivate Před 3 měsíci +7

    Spiders freak me out and I'm pretty sure this video only made that worse, but I ended up staying through the whole thing because of your editing & video style, great work keep it up

  • @mokajones74
    @mokajones74 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Beautiful terrarium got my click, fantastic camera work kept me around.
    Also, "nothing could have prepared me for what would happen"
    **dramatic zoom on hercules beetle**
    😂

  • @linuxapt8173
    @linuxapt8173 Před 4 měsíci +63

    I would 100% 3D scan the whole tank and export is a map to the community, place the locations of different animal’s nests

  • @iainfraser7588
    @iainfraser7588 Před 4 měsíci +133

    Not been here in a while and I’ve came back and see a lot has changed that the tanks are now at the point that they are a giant living entity you have to make offerings to.
    Jeez what have I missed.
    On a side note, I just want to thank you and your community for everything.
    The work you do is fantastic it’s literally the best, along with your community; it’s super friendly.
    This channel has got me through some tough times, it kept me grounded, it relaxed me, it helped me, I used your voice as ASMR and helped develop a decent sleeping pattern for the first time in about a decade.
    It reignited my interests for nature and helped me to develop a hobby to keep me busy, keep me relaxed and my stress levels down.
    When times were tough I’d come and watch and feel like it was normal again that I had not a care in the world.
    I just want to say, I’m a just over a year clean after about 15 years of hell and I am now building my life back together.
    Your channel really helped me in the dark days and especially to get through that early period of change.
    I just want to thank you AntsCanada, for all your hard work and everything you’ve done for me and much love to you and your community.
    All the best for the new year.

    • @teddymercado7239
      @teddymercado7239 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Good to see you on this side of the coin! It’s great to have you honestly, currently my girlfriend (not trying to out her, I know how important anonymity is here) has had issues with addiction since early high school, so these kinds of stories always resonate with me. Genuinely makes me happy to know you’re doing okay, one day at a time ☝🏻

    • @justanotherhappyhumanist8832
      @justanotherhappyhumanist8832 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Same! I used to watch this channel a couple years ago, then came back a few weeks ago, saw this and was like “woah! What?!”. And now I click on every new video release the second that I see it!

  • @bilboboi
    @bilboboi Před 4 měsíci +7

    You know...ive been waiting years for a series like this. This same thing is a huge goal for me one day.
    Not to this scale, but same concept. So glad you birthed Pandora! And very glad i was suggested your channel ☺️

  • @sithlord_dani
    @sithlord_dani Před 3 měsíci +15

    I knew from the moment you attended AnimalCon that there would be a video of Brian going to the Philippines to see what you've built. As time went on, I would forget, I would remember, I would anticipate and that cycle would repeat. Although he isnt here with us anymore, his legacy remains. I hope his staff-- his family, would come and visit you one day.

  • @mikefong5828
    @mikefong5828 Před 4 měsíci +101

    The panning shot when the spider is webbing the roaches is sinister. Love it! Such an inspiring project. I bet you’re having a great time with it. Super happy for you! ❤

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +3

      I shouted and threw my arms up while editing that part! Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏🕸🕷

  • @kjack1932
    @kjack1932 Před 4 měsíci +77

    This has been my favorite series I’ve discovered recently. I eagerly await these videos now! Amazing stuff

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +6

      Thank you! Ant love forever!

  • @IronDragon1337
    @IronDragon1337 Před 4 měsíci +7

    i'm a scientist so im hung up on the thing you said at 17:29 about discovering a new species. can you PLEASE share your research with me or direct me to any publications that might be coming out ;o;

  • @josephberg3836
    @josephberg3836 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love the cinematic value given to every minute of these

  • @daymongray3516
    @daymongray3516 Před 4 měsíci +6

    R.I.P Kiro 19:30 your sacrifice (literally) will not be forgotten!

  • @Rockstarlgnd
    @Rockstarlgnd Před 4 měsíci +155

    I’ve been enjoying this series more than what’s on Netflix 😂

  • @_Marie_Amor
    @_Marie_Amor Před 4 měsíci +20

    I absolutely HATE bugs!...but let me just say, that an arachnophobia queen subbed to your channel! 😅😅 Its quite soothing seeing how the circle of life works. I love the way you handle nature too. Thanks for the heads up on the spiders! They are the worst of my fears! That wont stop me from watching! Pandora peaked my interest, lol

  • @Rhieshoteats
    @Rhieshoteats Před 4 měsíci +5

    Waiting impatiently for the new video

  • @canadianfreepress
    @canadianfreepress Před 4 měsíci +6

    The 2 spiders mating was hard to watch. That was alot of moving legs at once 😅🥴

    • @carlosrijo3012
      @carlosrijo3012 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I respect this dude's dedication to educating us

  • @keeganquinn5031
    @keeganquinn5031 Před 4 měsíci +62

    I shed a few tears at the end, I had zero clue you were aware of the man the myth the legend: Brian Barczyk. It was very kind of you to dedicate this video to him.

  • @-mv
    @-mv Před 3 měsíci +5

    Been many many years since I've watched one of your videos. This series brought me back. Incredibly stunning environment you have there

  • @EvergreenPaws.
    @EvergreenPaws. Před 3 měsíci +2

    the baby crickets are absolutely ADORABLE

  • @loaked3000
    @loaked3000 Před 4 měsíci +120

    Welp, after watching these I am officially hooked. I don't ever watch TV hardly, I don't have "my shows" like most people, in fact this would be the first time in probably 15 years I am anxiously awaiting a new episode of something. Great job all around!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +16

      ❤️🐜🙏 Welcome to Pantdora! Ant love forever!

    • @user-xz4mf3rz7z
      @user-xz4mf3rz7z Před 4 měsíci

      Same here my friend ❤❤❤

  • @user-hc2cc4le9p
    @user-hc2cc4le9p Před 4 měsíci +59

    The arachnophobia warnings are actually so helpful, I love watching these videos as I’ve always been interested by documentaries and nature videos, I simply cannot handle spiders though, and forcing myself to glimpse at them from time to time has been helping me get over it. Thank you again AntsCanada

    • @remirez2k3
      @remirez2k3 Před 4 měsíci +4

      i can second that, as someone who has a deep seated arachnaphobia due to being bitten by a recluse as a child seeing things like this knowing they are safely behind glass makes it easier for me.

    • @sniperserpentx3628
      @sniperserpentx3628 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I recommend starting off by watching Jumping Spider videos and documentaries. Helped me quite a bit 😊

    • @URMOTHER807
      @URMOTHER807 Před 4 měsíci

      yea

  • @laurenmarcoux8986
    @laurenmarcoux8986 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I just found these videos, and I’m hooked! Not my usual type of content, but it’s just so fascinating! One of the coolest experiments I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait to keep watching and see what happens in pandora!!! ❤️

  • @braxwhitney
    @braxwhitney Před 4 měsíci

    That was so incredibly cinematic and well scripted! That was way more captivating than A LOT of television!

  • @AntFilledBeach
    @AntFilledBeach Před 4 měsíci +75

    I am not a big insect fan, but seeing thier world upclose helps understand them better. Thanks for making these videos!

  • @ccccc3743
    @ccccc3743 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Im really excited for that trapjaw ants to come out if the queen survive

  • @DopeIsotope
    @DopeIsotope Před 3 měsíci +5

    I'm so glad this popped up in my feed. I'm immediately hooked!

  • @JLawL
    @JLawL Před 4 měsíci +47

    I used to think I wanted a whole wall aquarium, now I know what I really wanted was this! I have several terrariums, one of which is 16 years sealed and going strong. But this! This is just amazing!

    • @nutsanatolia
      @nutsanatolia Před 4 měsíci

      that's awesome to have a 16 year old terrarium!

    • @MikeySkywalker
      @MikeySkywalker Před 4 měsíci

      16 year old like self sufficient?

  • @louisalvarez716
    @louisalvarez716 Před 4 měsíci +96

    Not only is the ecosystem mind-blowing, but the way you capture and convey these events is genius!

    • @did.it.myself9022
      @did.it.myself9022 Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah I agree this guy is crazy good at this.

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you. Happy you are enjoying the series. Ant love forever! ❤️🐜🙏

  • @MrOdy22
    @MrOdy22 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Where is the new episode. Ahhh

  • @vanierstreetcats4929
    @vanierstreetcats4929 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The actual overall beauty of the Vivarium is stunning as its creating itself, its not just the insects and food chain your balancing but the evolution of this tiny slice of Mother Nature in action that makes this so thrilling.
    No one would ever be able to see this in the real world without a lot of hours of filming and photography to create lapse video. I am captivated by the natural design that has evolving as you balance the flora and fauna, you can see the distinct growth and changes in the environment every upload.
    Every episode is even more fascinating than the last, I am very intrigued by your project, its incredibly riveting.

  • @jacklarue7049
    @jacklarue7049 Před 4 měsíci +47

    BRO! You are insane the amount of work, research, time, and energy goes into this channel anymore! I seriously don’t know what you could do next to top yourself! It’s going to get to the point where if you don’t buy an entire mini island somewhere in the tropics that’s needing some more flora/fauna and make an entire AC Island we’re going to be disappointed!!! LOL! You are seriously living the dream and have inspired me to start my own palladarium. It’s pretty basic, because I’m not the most set up financially, but I start a new job in a few hours (your video is preventing me from sleep lol) and I am going to be getting more hours and money, and I have big plans for bigger projects so I can hope to work up to your level and get a 500 gallon tank! Thanks for all you do for the ants and your viewers. I will be donating to your channel too which is a first for me!

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 4 měsíci +6

      Thanks for watching🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

  • @Kalliste.
    @Kalliste. Před 4 měsíci +99

    Love the gesture at the end to dedicate this episode to Brian, his legacy will most definitely live on through amazing channels like yours

    • @Marcatolegato
      @Marcatolegato Před 4 měsíci +3

      Who is Brian

    • @taleandclawrock2606
      @taleandclawrock2606 Před 4 měsíci +6

      ​@@Marcatolegato Brian Barczyk, a long time leader and vlogger on reptile keeping and education, built the Reptarium and Legasea Aquarium soon to open. Brian has just done his last vlog, hes gone into hospice with aggressive pancreatic cancer diagnosed a few months ago.Very sad and his 5 million plus followers all sending ❤ to Brian, legend that he is, and his wonderful family and team who continue his vision.

    • @Kalliste.
      @Kalliste. Před 4 měsíci

      @@Marcatolegato www.youtube.com/@BrianBarczyk He is a legend in the animal/reptile space and just recently entered into hospice after a battle with cancer. Highly recommend checking out his channel (which is now being run by his family and friends) he was in the process of making a public aquarium.

  • @dacelutamilekega2586
    @dacelutamilekega2586 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Watching this series has given me back some of my more pleasant childhood memories when I used to watch and read a lot of nature shows/articles. Thank you for sharing your world with us. It's amazing. 🥰👏 Btw, poor spider, death by snuu-snuu 😂👍

  • @jordanzimmerman4818
    @jordanzimmerman4818 Před 4 měsíci +4

    phenomenal series, great production value and narrative. I cant imagine the effort that went in between planning physical execution, videographing, editing, etc. Please keep this series going as long as possible! Love the Pantdora programming

  • @intricateinc8566
    @intricateinc8566 Před 4 měsíci +61

    *This feels like a full on NETFLIX show. Great videography and editing, great content and progressing nicely, much respect*

  • @AOW222
    @AOW222 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I like how the skink just yoinked that grasshopper and let it go 😆I like to think the grasshopper bartered for its life with information pertaining to dangers

  • @christopherwilson3242
    @christopherwilson3242 Před 3 měsíci

    Great stuff AC! I can't tell you the enjoyment I'v gotten from your wonderfully fecund ecosystem! Not particularly fond of ants per se,but the whole of Pantdora is a phenomenal little wonderland. Thanks for your expertise and creativity. Marvelous.

  • @profbrento
    @profbrento Před 4 měsíci +20

    The most hilarious part of this episode was the skink v grasshopper. In a tank with such regular brutal violence to see the skink carry off the grasshopper and then for the grasshopper to just be fine later got a genuine laugh out of me.

  • @PlsGiveBeans
    @PlsGiveBeans Před 4 měsíci +53

    The dedication to Brian was really amazing. I’m sure he had a major impact on you, another person educating others and showing their enjoyment of animals and insects.

    • @tatsdgreat8886
      @tatsdgreat8886 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Brian who?

    • @PlsGiveBeans
      @PlsGiveBeans Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@tatsdgreat8886 Brian barczyk. End of antscanada dedicated the video to him. He’s dying right now of cancer and he was a major reptile/animal CZcamsr

  • @Twiix-Eat-Chocolate
    @Twiix-Eat-Chocolate Před 4 měsíci +7

    I can’t believe over 3 accounts that I have changed to on CZcams I have been watching for nearly 6 years!!! It has been so fun to watch and I’m so excited to keep watching this series! As a reptile lover I hope the Geckos and lizards thrive!❤❤ But it will be also exciting to watch all the other animals and I get to see how an actual rain forest looks like 👀 ❤🥰

  • @rocketleague2640
    @rocketleague2640 Před 4 měsíci +2

    It's like watching a documentary, but much more fun! Great work!

  • @QuintenKilborn
    @QuintenKilborn Před 4 měsíci +34

    This series is by far your best yet. From the editing to the drama to the music to, of course, the giant vivarium. Your passion really comes through in these videos. Excellent job, I look forward to this series every week!

  • @santiagolopez9034
    @santiagolopez9034 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Now add spitting cobra

  • @AntKeeperJasper
    @AntKeeperJasper Před 8 dny

    25:00 Mikey for real giving a lecture to that lizard.

  • @cleanserene6330
    @cleanserene6330 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Haha thank you for answering the question of your geographical location in "tropical forest Canada," i had been wondering at that to the point of preoccupation but now it makes so much sense...i don't often find a reason to watch YT on my dad's big tv, my phone is fine, but i think it would be marvelous to see this detail on a 60" screen and i think my folks would like it too

    • @AntsCanada
      @AntsCanada  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Ant love forever! 🙏❤️🐜🌿

  • @Gunlord
    @Gunlord Před 4 měsíci +46

    I gotta say your camera work is extremely impressive, getting such high quality footage of such small things mating is something I'd expect to see from professional filmmakers like those from National Geographic or PBS documentaries. Might you actually have such people working with you? If not, it's very impressive that this filming was done by one enthusiast :o

  • @JustThatPinguinGuy
    @JustThatPinguinGuy Před 4 měsíci +105

    Your videos are truly insane, I never saw insectes like this before . Thank you !😊

  • @johannp.8324
    @johannp.8324 Před 3 měsíci +1

    "I am AntsCanada! Your creator of worlds! And I mean you no harm!"
    Epic!!!

  • @Ga_vin
    @Ga_vin Před 2 měsíci +1

    Bro, the way you talked about the crickets dead familiy caught me off guard😂😂😂

  • @Solopez562
    @Solopez562 Před 4 měsíci +23

    This belongs on an actual show like Animal Planet - the cinematic shots, the music, the narration, and knowledge behind this ecosystem. It all comes together to make something entertaining for anyone of any background. Great job AC.