(a species of owlet moth (Noctuid)) Some caterpillars, after they emerge from their egg, can increase their weight by 25,000 times.

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Ant world

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Get a fascinating insight into the world of ants. Won Gold in the 2008 Good Toy Guide for ‘Best science and nature range’.

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Ant world

£ 20

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Observe ants going about their daily business. Watch them construct homes, make tunnels, feed each other and communicate.

Ants make great pets as they are safe, clean and cost almost nothing to feed.

Collect the ants yourself or send off for ants using the address and instructions provided in the pack.

An ideal gift for budding young naturalists. 30x7x20cm.

The kit contains:

  • plastic ant housing
  • 2x shades
  • scene stickers
  • connectible magnifier bowl
  • clear tubing
  • feeding pipette
  • tunnelling sand
  • colour instruction manual

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