Ant Survival and Strength Facts

The video explores fascinating facts about ants, including their varying lifespans based on type and role, with queen ants living up to 15 years. It highlights ants' ability to swim and survive underwater for weeks. Queen ants can lay 800 to 1500 eggs daily, contributing to rapid colony growth. Ants are omnivores, feeding on plants and animals, and are skilled hunters. Despite their small size, ants have large brains relative to their body and can lift 50 times their weight. The video concludes with a humorous note on the potential fear if ants were human-sized.

How long can worker ants typically live?

• Up to 15 years

• Several months

• A few weeks

• 2 to 3 years

What is the maximum lifespan of a queen ant?

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

Can most ants swim?

• Yes, most can swim

• They can float but not swim

• No, none can swim

• Only a few can swim

How long can some ants survive underwater?

• One month

• A few hours

• One day

• Two weeks

How many eggs can a queen ant lay in a day?

• 100 to 200

• 300 to 500

• 2000 to 3000

• 800 to 1500

What type of diet do ants have?

• Herbivorous

• Carnivorous

• Omnivorous

• Insectivorous

Which ants are responsible for hunting?

• Male ants

• Soldier ants

• Queen ants

• Worker ants

How large is an ant's brain compared to its body?

• Proportionally large

• Moderately sized

• Very small

• Non-existent

How many times their own weight can ants lift?

• 10 times

• 20 times

• 50 times

• 100 times

What would be the equivalent weight a human would need to lift to match an ant's strength?

• 2500 kg

• 500 kg

• 5000 kg

• 1000 kg