Meaning Behind the Song “Ants Go Marching” pulls some of its lyrics from “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” a Civil War-era song that celebrated soldiers’ return from the war.

When it comes to getting around, we humans are hardly the most advanced species. Army ants -- yes, bugs -- have us beat. Let’s throw this thing into reverse and travel back to eastbound U.S ...

“The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah.” This beloved children’s song is certainly true. They do come marching in, one by one, but where they end up is the issue.