What is the world's deadliest predator? You might be surprised at the answer. It is not the tiger, lion, shark or even the falcon. If you measure “deadly” by success in catching prey, dragonflies ...

Destin, our friend over at Smarter Every Day, has expanded our brains once again. Did you know that dragonfly wings work differently than nearly every other insect, utilizing a direct flight mechanism ...

If you’ve ever watched a dragonfly zig and zag over a pond in search of dinner, you know how fast these gauzy-winged insects can move. In less than half the time it takes a human eye to blink, a ...

Since I was a kid, dragonflies have always fascinated me. Beautifully painted creatures carried on the wind by iridescent wings. So many colors, so many shapes. Their mystery is a wonder that has had ...

A nature reserve has been named as the UK's newest dragonfly hotspot as two rare species have been spotted at the site. The white-faced darter, a rare dragonfly, was introduced to RSPB Campfield Marsh ...

One of the most striking features of dragonflies is their wings. Unlike most insects that flap their wings in unison, dragonflies have two pairs of wings that they can move either together or ...