Mosquitoes!
The studio is buzzing over here at the Varmints! podcast with all the bitey, zippity zing that are mosquitoes!
But first, the news!
With 43 bites, 9-year-old wins ‘tastiest girl’ competition at the annual Russian Mosquito Festival.
Yes, it’s just as creepy as it sounds.
Who knew mosquitoes liked the balalaika?
So, which animal do you think is the most murdery? Sharks? Nope. Humans? Nope. That’s right, mosquitoes are responsible for more deaths than all other critters combined. That’s something to think about when you’re out camping and the darn things are all over the freakin’ place.
Ratta bratta, rassin’ frassin…
Murdery mosquitoes are more badass than you by a long shot.
If your chief complaint about mosquitoes is that they are too small, (you never know, people are weird) here are some varieties that are big!
An article from a couple of years ago tells us all about the super-sized mega mosquito known as a gallinippers. They don’t spread disease but if one bites you, you’ll know you have been in a fight!
No, it’s not quite nightmarish enough, so…
What’s the largest mosquito? Why, the elephant mosquito, of course.
And while you are attempting to curl into a fetal position, remember, these guys only eat fruit, so it’s okay!