Mosquitoes. That's right, mosquitoes. As creepy little transmitters of diseases such as the current Zika virus epidemic (linked with causing the birth defect microencephaly), West Nile virus, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue fever, mosquitoes kill over 1 million people every year according to the World Health Organization.
This fascinating video from PBS shows how they suck your blood:
I am using insect repellent this summer after watching that video!
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It has been very hot in these parts. Last night, the Free-Ride family had a picnic in the back yard. There were also some bugs.
Younger offspring: There are lots of bugs out here!
WARBLEGARBLE!!!
Fighting malaria with engineered symbiotic bacteria from vector mosquitoes.
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Aren't humans the deadliest animal in the world?
It's the Honey Badger!