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Do Mosquitoes Prefer a Certain Blood Type?

Abby Parks By Abby Parks
Published Runtime 2:48

Ever wondered why mosquitoes seem to eat you alive while your companions don’t get a single bite? It’s not in your head – it may be in your genetic makeup. Explore the science behind why mosquitoes prefer some individuals over others in this fascinating video. You’ll find that these irritating pests may be attracted to your body heat, the carbon dioxide you exhale, and even your genetic makeup. If you are planning to spend time outdoors in the near future, watch this video for tips on repelling pesky mosquitoes.

 

 

Abby Parks

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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