1 / 7Every living thing on earth has been given an important responsibility to maintain the balance of the environment in the world. Ants also have a role to play to maintan the balance of the eco-system.2 / 7But, have you ever wondered why ants stick together when they travel? Why do they always walk in a straight line. Let's check out the exact reason behind this.3 / 7We can also consider ants as a social animal because they are found everywhere. They live in groups. It consists of a queen ant, male ant, and most female ants. Winged ants are male ants. Ants without wings are female ants.4 / 7As worker ants leave the nest to find food, they leave behind a chemical trail called pheromones. The ants walk in a straight line because they follow the scent the leader left behind. Once the ants find food and head back to the nest, they will lay down another trail of pheromones, allowing others to pick up their scent and follow the same route.5 / 7Ants are found in all countries except Antarctica and in every corner of the globe.6 / 7The most venomous ants in the world are found in Brazil. These venomous ants are found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, if they sting any person it may cause excruciating pain.7 / 7Ants are among the longest living insects. There are some insects in the world that live only a few days. On the other hand, there is a unique species of ant called Pogonomimex ohi. The queen ant of this species can live up to 30 years.