Page 87 - Wonderful Creatures: Children! Have You Ever Thought ?

HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)

D DRAGONFLIES:

FLIGHT MACHINES

It is possible to see dragonflies many places where water exists. If
you know this insect, you might have already seen that it moves
very fast and that it can make very sudden and sharp maneuvers.

But for those who are not familiar with it, let's have a look at this

insect.

The appearance of a dragonfly resembles a helicopter. This insect
has such a perfect talent for flight that regardless of the speed and

direction it is flying in, it can suddenly stop and fly in just the oppo-
site direction, to such an extent that it may remain suspended in

the air and wait in the proper position to attack its prey. This is by
means of its wings, which it can flap very fast. When it is in this

position, it can make a swift turn and head towards its prey. In fact,
these are merely a few facets of its maneuverability that have been

sources of inspiration for mankind in the construction of helicop-
ters that are the products of today’s advanced technology.

85