lateral thinking - 3 ants walking in the desert

3 ants are walking on a straight path in the desert, one behind the other.

The sun is setting, so the temperature is bearable.

• The 1^st one says : There're 2 ants behind me.


• The 2^nd one says : There's 1 ant in front of me, and 1 behind me.


• The 3^rd one says : There're 2 ants in front of me, and 1 behind me.

How is it possible ?

Answer

It could be that

The third ant is lying