Ants are among the most common insects on the earth. There are roughly 15,000 recognized species of ants in the world today, with many more undiscovered variations thought to exist. Ants are social insects that live in sophisticated community structures underground, in trees, in wood constructions, or mud mounds above ground.

While many ants consume nectar, fungus, and seeds, some consume birds, reptiles, and other small creatures. Ants are well-known for attacking abandoned food, trash, and crumbs. One of the most intriguing facts about ants is their ability to carry up to 5,000 times their weight in food and materials for their living chambers.