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The World's 100 most threatened species [1] is a compilation of the most threatened animals, plants, and fungi in the world. It was the result of a collaboration between over 8,000 scientists from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC), along with the Zoological Society of London . [ 2 ]
Deadliest animals as of 2016 [1]. This is a list of the deadliest animals to humans worldwide, measured by the number of humans killed per year. Different lists have varying criteria and definitions, so lists from different sources disagree and can be contentious.
Psyttala horrida can reach a body length of 3–4.5 centimetres (1.2–1.8 in). [3] and over 5 centimetres (2.0 in) in private collections.It is the largest species of assassin bug in the world.
From ticks to spiders to bed bugs, here’s what the most common bug bites look like in photos, the symptoms to know, and whether or not they can be dangerous.
Of more than a thousand known species of scorpion, only a few dozen have venom that is dangerous to humans, [6] most notably the bark scorpions, including: Centruroides spp. Deathstalker (Leiurus quinquestriatus) Central and South American Tityus, include the Brazilian yellow scorpion. Androctonus spp. Parabuthus spp. Hottentotta spp.
Insect Asian tiger mosquito, forest day mosquito, tiger mosquito Invasive worldwide. Native to Southeast Asia. Anopheles quadrimaculatus: Insect Common malaria mosquito Invasive in the eastern United States. Anoplolepis gracilipes: Insect Crazy ant, gramang ant, long-legged ant, Maldive ant, yellow crazy ant
Giant Freakin Robot reports that NASA discovered 13 strains of a superbug, a multidrug-resistant bacterium, aboard the International Space Station.
Natural substances such as peppermint oil, vinegar and Diatomaceous Earth also repel spiders. Home Depot recommends mixing peppermint oil with water and spraying the substance near corners ...