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Tiny vampires revealed: 5 blood-sucking bugs that will make your skin crawl

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Oct 10, 2024
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From the tiniest tick to the buzzing mosquito, blood-sucking insects have evolved into highly efficient parasites. A recent Deep Look video from PBS explores five of these miniature vampires, revealing their fascinating and sometimes alarming feeding mechanisms.

Mosquitoes, the deadliest animals on Earth, use a sophisticate…

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