How long do ants live?

Ant lifespans vary greatly depending on the species. Worker ants, for example, can have lifespans ranging from about 70 days for pharaoh ants to up to 7 years for carpenter ants.

Queen ants typically live much longer, with most surviving between 10 to 20 years. The longest-lived ant queen on record survived for 28 years

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Submitted: 08-09-2024
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