Tsetse Fly
The parasites that the tsetse fly, which is native to sub-Saharan Africa and can be found in places like the Congo and Angola, carries are very dangerous. African sleeping sickness is an illness that is caused by pathogens called trypanosomes. In addition to changing how a person acts and maybe making them less coordinated, the condition may also mess up their natural sleep cycle. There is no vaccine or cure, so the only thing that can happen is the person dies. However, you can lower your risk by avoiding bushes, wearing clothes treated with permethrin, and wearing colors that insects don’t notice as much
Tsetse Fly
Golden Poison Dart Frog
Native to the northwestern Pacific coast of South America, these rainforest frogs have enough poison in their bodies to kill up to ten people. To kill one person, you only need about 2 mcg, which is almost as much as would fit on the tip of a toothpick. The native Emberá tribe used to put this poison on their blow darts, which would kill anyone who touched them. If you are walking through the jungle, don’t try to pet any of these frogs. The venom is hidden under the frog’s skin, which could be very painful or even kill you.
Golden Poison Dart Frog
