Mosquitoes now prefer to feed on humans instead of wildlife: Study finds shocking reasons behind the shift

Deforestation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is forcing mosquitoes to feed on humans more frequently, a new study reveals. This shift significantly elevates the risk of diseases like dengue and Zika for communities near forest edges. Scientists warn this behavioural change in mosquitoes is a critical, often unseen, consequence of habitat loss, impacting public health long before outbreaks occur.

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