My Ant Journal is a beautifully designed ant journal created for anyone interested in studying ants, observing nature, and learning how ant colonies work. Whether you are a beginner, a student, a homeschooler, or an experienced ant keeper, this journal guides you step-by-step from curiosity to confident field observation.
The journal begins with an easy-to-follow introduction and table of contents, then leads you through how to study ants, find ants in the field, understand habitats, and recognize seasonality and time of day. You will learn where to look for ants, how to follow trails, and how to collect and observe them safely. Dedicated sections explain ant keeping, housing ants, and feeding ants, including detailed ant jelly recipes such as the Bhatkar Diet and a South African ant jelly guide with photos.
Special attention is given to finding queen ants in South Africa, nuptial flights, and what happens after mating. You’ll explore how an ant nest works, brood care, worker and major roles, hygiene, disease response, and nest defense. A full ant life cycle section with pictures helps explain egg-to-adult development. The journal also includes 35 common ants of South Africa with photos, a how-to-draw-an-ant page, and a complete ant anatomy reference.
From page 29 to 150, the journal becomes your personal field journal, with space for notes, sketches, observations, and photos.
The wire binding is perfect for field use: it lies flat, folds back easily, and stays open while writing or sketching outdoors. The matte cover reduces glare, and the mixed paper weights make photo pages durable while keeping note pages light.
The printed A4 wire-bound edition contains 150 back-to-back printed pages.
The ebook version (33 pages) allows you to self-print the book and reprint the field journal pages as often as needed. After purchase, the download link is sent directly to your email.
My Ant Journal turns observing ants into a structured, creative, and educational experience—perfect for learning, recording, and enjoying the hidden world of ants.
