When Ants Go Marching
Wouter‘The Ants Go Marching’ is a fun rhyme that’s perfect for kids. It teaches the importance of counting and rhyming, while being fun. It’s also perfect for practicing simple math.
The Ants Go Marching is based on the song “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” which was popularized in the American Civil War. The lyrics were penned by Irish-American composer Patrick Gilmore.
The song was sung by both Union and Confederate soldiers. It was also published by the Library of Congress in 1863.
While the song may have originated in grim circumstances, it has also spawned a number of ant-related educational and fun activities. Ants can be a hazard to homes, businesses, and food handling environments. These little creatures can also transmit pathogens.
Ants have a number of unique traits that make them a challenge to keep under control. For example, they can move tons of soil in one square mile. In addition, they can navigate in the dark.
Ants are known for their ability to navigate blindfolded. They can also move entire colonies when disturbed. For example, if a worker gets disturbed, a colony can move a few feet.
Ants can also move a large amount of soil each year. A colony can migrate as far as four to five miles.
In addition, ants have the ability to make a raft out of their legs. These tiny creatures can also use their legs to navigate in the dark. Ants are one of the strongest creatures on Earth.
