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How many different types of ants are there worldwide?
12,000
Who controls an ant colony?
A single queen ant controls the colony.
How long can some queen ants live, and how many babies can they have?
Some queen ants can live for many years and have millions of babies.
How do ants "hear"?
Ants "hear" by feeling rumbles or vibration in the ground through their feet, as they don’t have ears.
How do ants breathe?
Ants breathe through tiny holes all over their body since they don’t have lungs.
What usually happens when ants fight?
When ants fight, it is usually to the death.
What do ants leave behind to find their way back?
Ants leave an invisible pheromone trail to know where they’ve been.
Why is the queen ant so important to the colony's survival?
because worker ants can’t have babies. If the queen dies, the colony usually dies a few months later.
How do ants communicate?
Ants communicate through scent, touch, motion, sound, and special chemical./They use their antenae
How many kinds of ants are there in a colony?
There are 3 kinds of ants in a colony: the queen, the female workers, and males
