“Oh no! How could this happen?”: YouTuber’s “Ant War” footage sparks questions about manufactured drama on the platform

On Nov. 30, 2025, YouTuber AntsCanada posted a video describing a clash between the various bugs and insects that inhabit his vivarium. He titled the 32-minute video, "An ANT WAR Broke Out in My Giant Grasslands Vivarium." 

What is a vivarium, and what is happening on YouTube?

According to experts, a vivarium, often confused with a terrarium, is "a bio-active, closed container for plants and sometimes animals. In its essence, it is a mini ecosystem captured inside a glass box.