Ants wont die from being dropped from any height, their weight to surface area is so low that the ant will never hit a velocity that is terminal, so my question is why they won’t just jump from heights to reach certain points faster? Are they scared of heights?
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The same reason railroad trains don’t jump the tracks to make a shorter route. In the ant’s case the pheromone trail is the track.
I would have to think of it like this: Even if I can fall from 20 feet on my face and survive, do I really WANT to fall from that height to save time. There has to be a capacity of suck from the fall regardless.
Imagine if you were using a map to find your way around. Suddenly, you teleported to somewhere you have never been. You would be lost and would need to find a street sign, ask someone, or find something you’ve seen before to know where you are on the map. It could take a long time to figure it out.
Ants jumping from heights would get lost. Also, they’re not very good at asking for directions.
Ants are so light that they don’t get tired from walking, plus they’ve got the time to take the long road.
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