Jan 25, 2019 · Considering there are more than 12,000 different species of ants in the world, their habitat varies greatly. They live in large groups called colonies. Outdoors, they typically nest …

Ants have colonised almost every landmass on Earth. The only places lacking indigenous ants are Antarctica and a few remote or inhospitable islands. Ants thrive in moist tropical ecosystems and …

Oct 22, 2025 · Ants thrive in various habitats, primarily where it’s warm and food is abundant. They commonly inhabit the soil, creating nests that may include underground tunnels or above-ground …

Ants live where it is warm, where there are plants, and where they can find food. They often live in the soil but sometimes build mounds above ground or forage on trees. Ant nests have multiple chambers …

Nov 21, 2025 · Ants occur worldwide but are most numerous, both in numbers and in species, in tropical and subtropical regions. Ants are essential members of the ecosystems they inhabit, and some even …

Dec 2, 2025 · Ants can be found on every continent except Antarctica, thriving in environments ranging from tropical rainforests to urban landscapes. This widespread distribution reflects their remarkable …

Jul 26, 2025 · Ants construct their homes in diverse environments across nearly every terrestrial habitat. Many species, such as the black garden ant (Lasius niger), create subterranean nests, excavating …

Sep 22, 2025 · They are easily recognized by their elbow-like antennae and a narrow, waist-like petiole connecting the thorax and the abdomen. These insects are ubiquitous, found almost everywhere …

Ants are found almost everywhere on the planet. The only areas that don’t boast populations of ants are Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, and some island nations. Most species live in soil, leaf litter, or …

Mar 12, 2020 · Ants are one of Earth’s most successful animals, and comprise more than 13,000 species. They live almost everywhere except Antarctica, the high Arctic and a small number of …