Daily Archives: September 28, 2012

Need For Speed: The Hawk Moth

In every class of animals, there are species that push the limits of what their genetic family can do. The peregrine falcon can dive at speeds of up to 200mph. Cheetahs can run up to 70 mph. Insects also have an exceptional species within their ranks, the hawk moth. The hawk moth can fly 12mph […]

How Butterflies Fly

Butterflies can look like simple animals with complicated patterns, they softly flit through the air selecting nectar filled flowers for their daily meals, And while these gentile fliers are by no means tough, their wings are more than twice as effective than a bird’s.

Why do birds fly in formation?

Migratory birds have many flight formations, called echelons. Each have their own set of advantages. The most common of these is the  V  shaped formation,  which can be called a Skein. Anyone who sees a flight of migrating geese will see its distinct shape. This flight pattern provides the birds with two main advantages. The […]