Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest.
Steve Creek Outdoors
Photographs by Steve Creek on his walks in the outdoors
Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly
Males start as this vibrant green, but as they age they turn a powder blue.
You can see a photo I took of a blue Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly here: Arkansas River Dragonfly
Arkansas River Dragonfly
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Dragonflies at rest hold their wings horizontally or occasionally slightly down and forward.
Eye Level With A Giraffe
Male giraffes are around 4.8-5.5 m (16-19 ft) tall at the horn tips, and normally weigh 1300-1700 kg (2900-3800 lb) Females are 30-60 cm (1-2 ft) shorter and weigh about 200-400 kg (400-800 lb) less than males. Giraffes have spots covering their entire bodies, except their underbellies, with each giraffe having a unique pattern of [...]
Plenty Of Rabbits This Year
The long ears of rabbits are most likely an adaptation for detecting predators. In addition to their prominent ears, which can measure more than 10 cm (4 in) long, rabbits have long, powerful hind legs and a short tail.
Dickerson Park Zoo Lion
The lion is the second largest feline after the tiger. With powerful legs, a strong jaw, and 8 cm (3.1 in) long canine teeth, the lion can bring down and kill large prey.
Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India.
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In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. --John Muir
