There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong and the University of Würzburg in Germany found that there are more ants than there areIn a recent study published in PNAS on Sept. 19, researchers estimated there are 20 quadrillion ants walking around on Earth. That’s 20 followed by 15 zeros — that’s a lot.
"There are particularly many ants in tropical forests and tropical drylands such as savannas," he said. While they may invade your homes and your picnics, ants are far more than just pests, according to Schultheiss. They’re an essential part of our fragile ecosystem.
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