Mosquito's are attracted to smelly feet.
It is a well known fact that Mosquito's "smell" their victims as oppose to see them. The main thing Mosquito's are attracted to is the CO2 we all produce
Mosquito's are attracted to smelly feet.
It is a well known fact that Mosquito's "smell" their victims as oppose to see them. The main thing Mosquito's are attracted to is the CO2 we all produce. That being said, they are also attracted to particular bacteria that grown on human feet.
Recent studies in London have determined that Mosquito's infected with Malaria (which kills upwards of 600,000 people per year) are more attracted to smelly feet than those who are not infected with the deadly disease.
Scrub those feet folks!
More Animal Facts
Crows Hold Grudges for 17 Years
And they teach their children who to hate. In 2006, a researcher at the University of Washington put on a caveman mask and trapped seven crows
Armadillos can hold their breath for up to 6 minutes; they have been known to walk on the bottom of rivers and streams to reach the other side.
Side Note: Baby Armadillos are the cutest thing ever.
The fastest bird on land and the fastest 2 legged creature are one in the same; the Ostrich. The Ostrich can burst up to 43 mph while sustaining speeds of 31 mph.
The Ostrich stands between 7 and 9 feet tall and can weight up to 300 pounds. While the ostrich cannot speak, nor is it yellow, I think we can all agree, the ostrich is still one "Big Bird"
