I Thought This Ant Colony Was Going to Die… (5 Years Later)

Five years ago, this colony almost didn’t survive. It started with a single Camponotus fulvopilosus queen. Alone, fragile, and completely dependent on perfect conditions. There were moments where I thought it was over. Today, that same queen has built a thriving colony of thousands. This is the full 5-year journey from one ant to a living organism. Species: Camponotus fulvopilosus Filmed over 5+ years Macro ant documentary