Leading explanation for ancient giant, flying insects gets squashed
Breathing capacity could have compensated for lower atmospheric oxygen.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/leading-explanation-for-ancient-giant-flying-insects-gets-squashed/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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If this is true, then a jurassic-park like breeding program might bring the giant dragon flies again.

@number6 @arstechnica Hmm. How about, fuck all of that.

I freak out bad enough when a normal sized one flies into my face. I don't need a giant version. :D