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Giant "yak killer" hornet
The giant Asian hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has earned the nickname “yak killer” from local villagers. At nearly 2 inches long, they’re the world’s largest hornets. Victims describe their quarter-inch-long stingers as feeling like a hot nail. The stinger delivers a lethal venom that dissolves human tissue, and, as the name implies, can kill a yak. Click to enlarge.
© Dr. Gary Alpert
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4 comments:
Yikes!!
I think I'm going to move my yak indoors.
I see... but...is it good for the Jews?
Richmond,
Wisconsin has yaks, doesn't it.
Kasamba,
Good idea.
Amishav,
Beats me.
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