So not only can you find many species of Carpenter ants around the globe but the
variation they have within one species means you could find a plethora of different ants in one search. As stated before there are up to 50 species in the United States alone and up to and beyond 1000 variations worldwide. The Carpenter ant is built for survival. As is shown by the amount of varieties you can find, they have adapted over time to suit many locations and climates and generally speaking you could probably find a variety that is unique to your area. Next time you take a walk through the woods or your local park, take the time to have a closer look and you will more than likely be able to find some variety of carpenter ants.