(Photo: Spirit of America, Shutterstock). The Fourth of July celebrates the day in 1776 when colonial American representatives ratified the Declaration of Independence, making official their intention to break away from England and organize a sovereign government.
The Most Deadly Animals: Mosquitoes. The most deadly Â­animal in the world is the mosquito. It might seem impossible that something so miniscule can kill so many people, but it's true. Mosquito bites result in the deaths of more than 1 million people every year [source: WHO ].
Many people do not realize that mosquitoes are vectors of several human diseases including malaria, encephalitis, yellow fever, dengue, and filariasis. Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus from birds to people and horses. Adult mosquitoes are slender, long-legged insects.They have round heads and long, slender wings.When they are resting, the wings lie flat on the insectâs back. Both male and female mosquitoes feed on honeydew, nectar, and plant juices.osquitoes spread West Nile virus from birds to people and horses. Adult mosquitoes are slender, long-legged insects. They have round heads and long, slender wings. When they are resting, the wings lie flat on the insectâs back. Both male and female mosquitoes feed on honeydew, nectar, and plant juices.