When you think of the world’s most fearsome predators, what animals come to mind? Maybe lions, tigers, or great white sharks? These animals are fierce hunters, but they aren’t the deadliest to the animals around them. In fact, lions catch their prey only about a quarter of the time! A dragonfly, on the other hand, rarely misses an insect it chases after. This high kill rate makes dragonflies one of the most efficient hunters on Earth.
What do you think are the world’s most ferocious predators? Maybe lions, tigers, or great white sharks? These animals are fierce hunters, but they aren’t the deadliest to other animals. In fact, lions catch their prey only about a quarter of the time! But a dragonfly rarely misses an insect it chases after. This makes dragonflies one of the most efficient hunters on Earth.