The Cooperative Ant Has the Best Work Ethic
Ants form colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to highly organized colonies that may occupy large territories and consist of millions of individuals. There are approximately 10,000 species of ants found worldwide. Most ants are either red or black and have six legs, each with three joints. Ants are covered with a hard armor called the exoskeleton. Also, ants have large heads with compound eyes, elbowed antennae, and powerful jaws. Ants are exceptionally strong and fast. The average ant can carry between 10 and 50 times its own body weight. Ants provide an invaluable service to plants by transporting their seeds to safer, more nutrient-rich habitats. Ants usually carry seeds to their nests, where some seeds will take root in the fertile soil. Ant scouts go out looking for homes, and if they find something they like, they send out a pheromone message, essentially telling others to “follow me.” Ants act like decomposers by eating organic waste as well as dead animals and insects, making the world a cleaner, healthier place. Ant societies have division of labor, communication skills, and an ability to solve complex problems that parallels human societies.
If the ant is your power animal, you are ambitious, tireless worker who is internally driven toward greatness. You’re very meticulous and are inclined to scrutinize everything very carefully. You make decisions based on your assessment of what’s the greatest good for everyone, rather than solely on what’s in it for yourself. You trust the universe to provide, having faith that whatever you need will come to you when you need it. You’re highly adaptive, work well with others, and can challenge any project. You have an instinctive knowledge of how to build your dreams and are content in knowing that everything will come in time. You are the architect of your life. The ant is community minded and works for the future. The ant symbolizes efficient planning, discipline, and patience.
