Ocean-Crossing Dragonflies Discovered 95
grrlscientist writes "While living and working as a marine biologist in Maldives, Charles Anderson noticed sudden explosions of dragonflies at certain times of year. He explains how he carefully tracked the path of a plain, little dragonfly called the Globe Skimmer, Pantala flavescens, only to discover that it had the longest migratory journey of any insect in the world."
Wow! Only one question comes to mind (Score:3, Funny)
How many would it take to carry a coconut?
Re:Name (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Impressive... (Score:5, Funny)
...or ability to harness solar energy ;)
Re:Name (Score:3, Funny)
"Ralph"
Re:Impressive... (Score:5, Funny)
400 miles is about 640,000 meters
640k should be enough for anyone.
Re:Impressive... (Score:1, Funny)
Just wondering - how many dragonflies it would take to carry a one pound coconut?
Re:gaaah, link to a fucking video (Score:3, Funny)
...It's a PITA for me to watch videos...
Leave the toys put away when watching p0rn! That will help.
They've always been ocean crossing... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Impressive... (Score:5, Funny)