The following map shows the Malaria index. Red = lots of malaria. Yellow = some. Green = none..
The other day we discussed the British and how many of them actually came back from India. We learned that over half of them (I forget) died or did not return. I postulated that the main cause had to be Malaria.
Well, Today-I-Learned (TIL) that mosquitoes are actually the deadliest "animal" in the world, taking over 750,000 human lives each year. Before I traveled to India, I had to get vaccinated for Malaria. I wonder why these countries don't vaccinate? If there's Malaria, EVERYWHERE, there needs to be precautions taken.
With the exception of war, mosquitoes always win.
My first guess would have been humans, however, it wasn't such a surprise that mosquitoes were substantially higher than any other animal. To put it in perspective.. here's some calculations
There are (humans deceasing)..... 72,500 mosquito deaths per ONE shark and wolf death.
7,250 for every lion death.
29 for every dog death via rabies
14.5 for every snake death
Of course, mosquitoes are not that scary, but if you plan on traveling Southeast Asia, Africa, or India get vaccinated before you go. Or run whenever you see one.. Run fast....Before you become a statistic.
Quote from the article: "The number of mosquito-caused deaths really is a mind-blowing thing. Other than humans killing humans during periods of war, most years, the mosquito wins,
