1. There are an estimated 12,000-14,000 known species of ants in the world, with new species being discovered every year.

2. Ants are found on all continents except Antarctica, making them one of the most widespread and diverse groups of insects on Earth.

3. According to an estimate by Biologist E.O. Wilson, the total number of living ants world-wide is between 1 and 10 quadrillion. If you could weigh all the living ants in the world and all humans, the ants' weight and human weight would be about equal.

4. When comparing the strength of ants relative to their body weight, the ants are remarkably strong creatures. For instance, an average ant can carry 10-50 times its body weight, while an average human can only carry around 1-2 times their body weight.

5. Adult ants typically measure between 0.75 millimeters(0.29 inches) to 52 millimeters(2.047 inches) The largest ant species is the Giant Forest Ant (Dinoponera gigantea), measuring 3.3 cm (1.3 inches) in length.

6. Almost every ant that you see is a female. That includes all the workers, the soldiers, and the queens.