A sheep tick with another smaller tick attached to it. These blood sucking parasites are getting more common due to climate change, as milder winters mean moreof them survive. They carry lymes desease, the incidence of which in the human population

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A sheep tick with another smaller tick attached to it. These blood sucking parasites are getting more common due to climate change, as milder winters mean moreof them survive. They carry lymes desease, the incidence of which in the human population

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Blood Climate Change Desease Global Warming Insect S049 S049 Te Engorged Parasite Sheep Tick Tick Vector

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. In this photo print, we witness nature's peculiar twist as a sheep tick finds itself playing host to an unexpected hitchhiker - a smaller tick! These blood-sucking parasites have become more prevalent due to climate change, thriving in milder winters and wreaking havoc on unsuspecting victims. But fear not, for this image serves as a reminder of the bizarre wonders that Mother Nature can conjure. With their engorged bodies and insatiable thirst for blood, these ticks are no ordinary pests. They carry Lyme disease, making them even more notorious among humans. As global warming continues its relentless march forward, the incidence of Lyme disease in our population has seen an unfortunate rise. But let's not dwell on the gloom and doom; instead, let's marvel at the sheer audacity of these tiny creatures. It seems they've taken "the more, the merrier" quite literally! So next time you find yourself out in nature or even just browsing through fascinating prints like this one by Ashley Cooper from Specialist Stock (not affiliated with any company), take a moment to appreciate both the beauty and quirkiness that exist within our world – even if it comes in the form of double trouble tickception!

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