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1st April 2018
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The study found that females who were being chased by males for a long period of time would eventually spiral to the floor and remain motionless. "The male hovered above the female for a couple seconds and then left," read the study. "I expected that the female could be unconscious or even dead after her crash landing, but she surprised me by flying away quickly as I approached. "The question arose: did she just trick that male? Did she fake death to avoid male harassment?"We've all been there. https://t.co/2Z4A1IdEzg
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 1, 2017
The findings have now struck a chord with many women who have had to develop their own strategies to get out of similar situations.
"Otherwise known as me in my 20s," wrote one woman on Twitter in response to the findings.
Yes, the methods used by the female dragonfly are not too distant to those used by women everywhere when they receive unwanted male attention.
Many women have been taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the news, and the main response – complete understanding.
"'Me no need a man' says this female dragonfly," commented one woman.Explore more on these topics: