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Meet The Worlds Deadliest Animal And Some Interesting Facts About It by cr8v(f): 6:48pm On Aug 20, 2022 |
When someone mentions the term “world’s deadliest animal” you probably start thinking of sharks, tigers, crocodiles and other fierce creatures. Well, it may shock you to learn that it’s actually mosquitoes. Why? Well, it’s down to the harmful diseases that they are known to spread. Today the 20th of August is the Worlds Mosquito day. The Day was established in 1897 when the link between mosquitoes and malaria transmission was discovered by Sir Ronald Ross. The intent was to raise awareness about malaria and how it can be prevented as well as raise money to help find a cure. There are so many interesting facts about mosquitoes that many of us dont know about. Here are 5 of them 1. Only female mosquitoes bite � This may surprise you and most people probably assume all mosquitoes bite, but no it is only the females that like to use us as a tasty snack. 2. Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animals � When someone mentions the term “world’s deadliest animal” you probably start thinking of sharks, tigers, crocodiles and other fierce creatures. Well, it may shock you to learn that it’s actually mosquitoes. Why? Well, it’s down to the harmful diseases that they are known to spread. Mosquitoes cause more deaths than snakes, tigers, spiders, sharks and any other animal combined. A single malarial mosquito can infect more than 100 people, and according to WHO one African child dies every minute from malaria. 3. Mosquitoes love CO2 � To be honest they have a bit of an addiction to it. Carbon dioxide is one of the main ways in which mosquitoes locate their next feast. They use a special organ called a maxillary palp to follow the smell of CO2 released from our breath. So they tend to buzz around our ears due to the carbon dioxide exhaled from our nose and mouth 4. It is their spit that is itchy Most people have a natural immune response to the saliva mosquitoes use as an anticoagulant. This results in the release of histamines and the annoying itch 5. Mosquitoes are attracted more to women than men Mosquitoes are attracted to women and especially pregnant women.. In a Lancet Study in 2000, scientists compared pregnant women with their non-pregnant counterparts and found that pregnant women attracted twice as many mosquitoes. Source: https://cleaneat.ng/interesting-facts-about-the-worlds-deadliest-animal/
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Re: Meet The Worlds Deadliest Animal And Some Interesting Facts About It by cr8v(f): 6:52pm On Aug 20, 2022 |
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND FAMILY FROM THIS DEADLY ANIMAL August 20 is the mosquito’s day, this is how to Take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and rid your home and yard of areas where they breed. Reduce the numbers of adult mosquitoes around your home. 1. Drain, fill or eliminate sites that have standing water. 2.Empty or throw away containers — from bottles and jars to tires and kiddie pools — that have standing water. 3. Keep mosquitoes outside: Use air conditioning or make sure that you repair and use window/door screens. Avoid Mosquitoes: Most mosquito species bite during dawn, dusk, twilight hours and night. Some species bite during the day, especially in wooded or other shaded areas. Avoid exposure during these times and in these areas. Wear insect repellent: When used as directed, the proper insect repellent is the BEST way to protect yourself from mosquito bites — even children and pregnant women should protect themselves. Cover Up: When weather permits, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Use Mosquito Nets: When you can't control the breeding because of your neighborhood ensure you buy a mosquito net |
Re: Meet The Worlds Deadliest Animal And Some Interesting Facts About It by Solofresh2: 6:56pm On Aug 20, 2022 |
Educative Well how do you know the male mosquitoes from the female ones? |
Re: Meet The Worlds Deadliest Animal And Some Interesting Facts About It by Dididrumz(m): 7:03pm On Aug 20, 2022 |
Mosquitoes are insects, not animals. 1 Like |
Re: Meet The Worlds Deadliest Animal And Some Interesting Facts About It by cr8v(f): 7:42pm On Aug 20, 2022 |
Dididrumz:living things are divided into plants and animals. Mosquito is an animal 2 Likes |
Re: Meet The Worlds Deadliest Animal And Some Interesting Facts About It by Johnnyboy6757(m): 8:50pm On Aug 20, 2022 |
cr8v:abeg make una no vex, mosquito no be insect again? This op the confuse me |
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