Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Dragons that Fly

It turns out that one of the most successful hunters on the planet is the dragonfly. Some estimate it has a 90% kill rate; they are astounding fliers and able to do acrobatics in the air that most insects only dream of, they are quick and agile. The generally capture and eat their prey while airborne, never stopping to rest, able to shovel the creature in and eat it all at once.


Here a great vid by Andrew Mountcastle. Watch the frog as it tries to shovel the long gone dragonfly in its gaping maw. It makes me wonder though, did the frog miss or did the dragonfly dodge make its dex check?


At any rate, the dragon fly can fly. Here's some astounding footage. Gives some really cool pieces on hits maneuvering. Even mates while in flight.This is how dragons should be, in the game, beyond excellent fliers.


But nothing compares to a man hunting with a bow . . . even hunting dragon flies.


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