Do you know how many legs an ant has? If you think they have six you’re wrong! Ants actually have 10 legs although you might not be able to see all of them.
If you look at an ant from the top you’ll see six legs sticking out from its body. But if you look at it from the side you’ll see that there are actually two more legs tucked under its body. So all together an ant has 10 legs.
But why does an ant need 10 legs? Well ants use their legs for walking climbing and even swimming. They also use their legs to build their homes and to carry food back to their nests.
Interestingly not all ants have 10 legs. Some species of ants like the carpenter ant have only eight legs. But most ants have 10.
So next time you see an ant take a closer look and see if you can count all of its legs!
How many legs does an ant have?
An ant typically has six legs.
Do all ants have six legs?
No some ants may have lost a leg during their lifetime but typically an ant has six legs.
How many legs does a three-legged ant have?
A three-legged ant would have three legs.
How many legged would an ant have if it was missing two legs?
If an ant was missing two legs it would have four legs.
Do ants have wings?
No ants do not have wings.
Do all insects have wings?
No not all insects have wings.
Why don’t ants have wings?
Ants don’t have wings because they don’t need them.
Ants are able to climb and travel quickly without wings.
How do ants travel?
Ants travel by walking.
How fast can ants travel?
Ants can travel up to three miles per hour.
How far can ants travel in one day?
Ants can travel up to nine miles in one day.
How does an ant communicate?
Ants communicate through touch taste and smell.
What do ants eat?
Ants are omnivores and will eat both plants and insects.
Do all ants live in colonies?
Yes all ants live in colonies.
How many ants are in a colony?
A colony can have anywhere from a few hundred to a few million ants.
What is the queen ant’s role in the colony?
The queen ant’s role is to lay eggs.
