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Dragonflies Kill & EAT Butterflies!

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by Anura Guruge
on July 11, 2024

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Wow. Wow. Wow. I happened to see one, today, with what was, unmistakably, what was left of a butterfly in its mouth. I was taken aback. Had never occurred to me that dragonflies would, could, eat butterflies. I tried to take a picture, but it was too fast. Obviously very protective of its catch.

I had to look it up. BINGO. Wow. I was shocked. Had no idea.

Yes, I understand that it is all part of nature. But, but, but …

I used to think they were so pretty and cute. Not sure I can think of them like that anymore. I kind of like my butterflies. Nature is CRUEL.

A 110 Pound ‘Newfie’ Puppy Chasing A Butterfly In A Meadow — YouTube Video.

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by Anura Guruge
on May 24, 2022

Click to ENLARGE. YouTube video below.

‘Rowen’, our 110 lbs (or thereabouts), 19-month old Newfoundland (‘Newfie’) pup from Iowa is a constant delight. Always up to something.

This was this morning during her 2-hour, 4-mile(+) walk. This is a fairly large grass area ahead of our beach. I had her on her leash as their were some folks around. Most of the time, in this area, she is off leash. She saw the butterfly & tugged. I let her go. She is on a choker, so I could, within reason, restrain her IF I had to. But, I let her go. Didn’t have time to remove the leash. She didn’t care.

She chases butterflies and falling leaves DAILY.

She also goes swimming. She is a JOY.

From two days ago — BEFORE her walk, waiting for me to get out of bed.