The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Backyard: The Deadliest Animal

Mosquitos, often considered the deadliest animal on Earth, are responsible for over 700,000 deaths worldwide each year due to the diseases they carry, such as malaria, West Nile Virus, Dengue, Zika, and Yellow fever. While they are a nuisance, their extinction would also lead to the extinction of certain bird and bat species that rely on them as a food source, and some mosquitos also serve as pollinators. To protect oneself from mosquitos, it is advised to avoid going out during their active hours, use mosquito repellent, eliminate standing water, and consider professional insecticide treatment for yards.