Name: Dragonflies that fly across oceans
Uploaded: 2009-12-17T09:06:00Z
Duration: 16 min 21 s
Description: 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, only to discover that it had the longest migratory journey of any insect in the world.

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, only to discover that it had the longest migratory journey of any insect in the world.

Charles Anderson: Dragonflies that fly across oceans

Dragonflies that fly across oceans

A staggering 16,000 km journey, the globe skimmer dragonfly's migration is nature's marvel, revealing the interconnectivity of ecosystems.

Monsoon winds serve as nature's highways, propelling dragonflies across oceans to breed, showcasing a remarkable survival strategy.

Marine biologist unveils the globe skimmer's epic migration, linking India to Africa, outpacing even the famed Monarch butterfly.