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This is an accurate account of the incredible world of insects that dominate our planet. Witness the fascinating survival secrets of creatures from the delicate, migratory Monarch butterfly to the voracious moth caterpillar. You will understand the crucial role butterflies play as global pollinators, ensuring the health of our food supply and signaling ecological change. We showcase the astonishing life cycle of metamorphosis, a dramatic transformation that underpins the existence of these winged insects. The documentary then shifts to the aerial masters, the dragonflies, revealing why they are nature's most efficient and effective hunters. Learn about the extraordinary 360° vision and unmatched maneuverability that makes the dragonfly an unstoppable apex predator of the sky, whose aquatic nymphs provide critical pest control by hunting mosquitos. This film is essential viewing to appreciate the true power and complexity of the insect world. From: Life in the Animal Kingdom | Series 02 Episode 09 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

ANCIENT INSECTS | How Dragonflies Outlived The Dinosaurs | 4K is presented by Real Wild. Its listed runtime is 23 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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ANCIENT INSECTS | How Dragonflies Outlived The Dinosaurs | 4K
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History
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23 minutes
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English
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