Because the winters are getting warmer and warmer, the little bloodsuckers are on their way earlier and earlier
This is what the alluvial forest tick looks like. Photo: Patrick Pleul
(AP) A small brown bump shows on the skin. A tick has stung and is sucking on blood. A nasty idea!
And sometimes it’s actually a real health hazard. Because a few ticks carry pathogens. They can transfer these to people and animals when stung.
Up to now, we had to say: You didn’t have to worry about ticks in winter. Because the crawfish were only on the move when it got warmer.
But that is changing more and more now. The alluvial forest tick is becoming more and more common in Germany. It is also called the winter tick and is already active at temperatures of four degrees Celsius.
In addition, it is getting warmer due to climate change. Perfect for the tick!
But the researchers say: humans are rarely stung by the alluvial forest tick. One should be especially careful with pets.
A veterinarian advises the owners: “From now on you should protect your animal against ticks all year round.”
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Because the winters are getting warmer and warmer, the little bloodsuckers are on their way earlier and earlier
(AP) A small brown bump shows on the skin. A tick has stung and is sucking on blood. A nasty idea!
And sometimes it’s actually a real health hazard. Because a few ticks carry pathogens. They can transfer these to people and animals when stung.
Up to now, we had to say: You didn’t have to worry about ticks in winter. Because the crawfish were only on the move when it got warmer.
But that is changing more and more now. The alluvial forest tick is becoming more and more common in Germany. It is also called the winter tick and is already active at temperatures of four degrees Celsius.
In addition, it is getting warmer due to climate change. Perfect for the tick!
But the researchers say: humans are rarely stung by the alluvial forest tick. One should be especially careful with pets.
A veterinarian advises the owners: “From now on you should protect your animal against ticks all year round.”
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The mysterious animals live in caves and become ancient
They are about as long as a small ruler, i.e. 25 to 30 centimeters long. In terms of appearance, cave olms are a bit reminiscent of an eel. The animals live well hidden in caves. And…
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