Still Waters Posted August 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2012 From our comfortable spot near the top of the food chain, it is easy to forget that we are still prey for numerous animals. But now, thanks to the wonders of modern micro-photography, it is possible to get up close and personal with the 'vampires' of the animal kingdom and, if you can hold your nerve, take a peek at some of the creepy teeth and feeding equipment of the small insects, ticks and mites that want nothing more than to suck our blood. From asian tiger mosquitos, that carry the West Nile virus and the Dengue fever virus, to the huge-bloated blood-filled body of a tick just after eating, meet the creatures that see humans as nothing more than giant vats of sweet nectar that need drinking. http://www.dailymail...ract-blood.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted August 27, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I hate ticks and mosquitoes, they make so many people and animals sick every year. If they went extinct I don't think the world would miss either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-C Posted August 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Awesome! That bat flea is so bleeping bizarre!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockabyeBillie Posted August 27, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Awesome! That bat flea is so bleeping bizarre!!! It looks like it's made from cacti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Waffles Posted August 27, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 27, 2012 ewwwwwwwwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted August 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Do I dare look.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted August 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2012 A *third* of the weight of your pillow ....are they kidding. The vampire bat is adorable ,comparatively speaking . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schizoidwoman Posted August 28, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Some amazing pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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