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Mosquitoes: Humanity's Deadliest Predator Spreading With Climate Change
13 Apr
Summary
- Mosquitoes, humanity's deadliest predator, kill millions yearly with diseases.
- Climate change causes mosquitoes to expand into new regions globally.
- Innovative strategies combat mosquito-borne illnesses, like Wolbachia bacteria.
Mosquitoes, humanity's deadliest predator, kill approximately a million people each year and infect hundreds of millions with diseases, a threat amplified by climate change. These insects transmit deadly pathogens like malaria, dengue, and Zika, making them responsible for more human deaths than war or natural disasters. As global temperatures rise, mosquitoes are expanding their range into new regions, with recent findings in Iceland being attributed to global warming.
