Posts by: Brad Burke

Flying Squid

December 12, 2011 at 2:41 am

When one thinks of animals that are capable of flight, birds, various insects, flying  squirrels, bats, and certain snakes, fish, and lizards might come to mind. Well, you can add another animal to that list. In 2001, marine biologist Silvia Macia was boating off the coast of Jamaica when she witnessed a squid launch out […]

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Flight Dynamics of Dragonflies

November 14, 2011 at 3:20 am

The dragonfly is one of natures most impressive flyers. Some can fly at speeds up to 35 mph, can decelerate from 35-0 mph in less than a second, and fly backwards. They are extremely agile and can make dramatic lateral movements in the blink of an eye. These amazing abilities come from dragonflies unique flying […]

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