Dragonflies are some of the top predators of freshwater ecosystems. Throughout their life cycle, these insects have a voracious appetite. As nymphs, they feast on small fish, tadpoles, and mosquito larvae. But in Canada, their appetite is decreasing. During winter, salt is used to dissolve snow on the roads. This leaks into water bodies, impacting the dragonfly larvae – and the balance of ecosystems.
Up Next in Season 1
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Seagulls
Seagulls are synonymous with sandy beaches and the smell of the ocean. They’re also notorious food thieves, but their hunting methods are far more refined than that of a scavenger. With techniques to trick their prey like mimicking the sound of rain to bring earthworms to the surface, sourcing fo...
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Chipmunks
Cities are never good news for wildlife – but chipmunks might disagree. Amid street hawkers and skyscrapers, their populations are expanding in ways we don’t usually see in their natural habitat. Usually, chipmunks scamper about trees and shrubs in search of food which they stow away for winter. ...
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Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are some of the oldest animals on the planet. Perfectly designed to travel extensive distances across the ocean, the reptiles hardly ever need to come to land. But when they do, they have a remarkable method of finding their way – through geomagnetic imprinting. Despite a lifespan of ...
