Wild Science Ant-O-Sphere 8-Pods

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Wild Science Ant-O-Sphere 8-Pods

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Let your child discover the science of ants and other critters in a unique way with the Wild! Science Ant-O-Sphere 8-Pods. This system mimics the actual layouts of leaf cutter ant homes, letting children see the inner workings of their ant colonies in the comfort of home. Included are all the pods, supports, and tubing children need to connect and customize an ant colony, letting kids build gardens, ponds, and places to hatch baby ants. For clues on how to fill your pods, as well as what to feed the ants, a colorful instruction booklet offers plenty of ideas.

Ant-O-Sphere 8-Pods
At a Glance:

Ages: 6+

Lets children explore the world of ants and other critters in a fun, easy way! View larger.

Create a Custom Home for an Ant Colony
With its multiple pods and support system, the Ant-O-Sphere lets your child explore the world of ants and other critters, such as earth worms, in a safe and easy way. By cutting the included red tubing, you and your child can create winding walkways or quick thruways between each of the eight pods.

Four suction cups allow users to stick one of the pods to a mirror or window, providing the option for a "sky pod." More cases can be attached for larger sky colonies--but take care not to leave your ants in direct sunlight.

Unique Pod Design and Color System
The Ant-O-Sphere uses a system of clear and red-colored pods to simulate an "above" and "underground" sensation for the ants, who relate red light to darkness. You can see them--but they won't be able to see you. For every pod, the upper half contains necessary ventilation holes, as well as a three-wall design that allows the ants to crawl suspended above the bottom half's contents.

Magnifying lenses point at each corner so you can get a close-up look at how the pod's occupants are doing. The walls mimic real underground ant chambers, making it easier for your little friends to enjoy their new home.

Experiment with Different Critters and Environments
Along with its included bag of play-sand, the Ant-O-Sphere offers numerous ways for users to create new environments for their ants. The colorfully illustrated instruction booklet provides over half a dozen ideas on new housing methods, depending on what type of animal you're caring for. Remember to take great consideration before changing the pod contents--what works for red ants might not work for earth worms.

What's in the Box
Wild! Science Ant-O-Sphere with pipette, tube, play-sand, cotton wool, 8 molded pods, legs, baseplates, tweezers, O rings and plugs, suckers, feed containers, and an instruction booklet.

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The ultimate ant habitat of the future lets you see all the inner workings of an ant colony
Connect and customize your colony to make anti-gravity ant worlds in your own home
Grow pod gardens and hatch baby ants
Link your spheres together and see what purpose your ants put to them
Contains 8 pods, 3 bases and 18 supports

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