Tiny Creatures That Are More Terrifying Than Lions

The Dangerous Tsetse Fly: Africa's Silent Menace

The tsetse fly is a small insect with a significant impact, primarily through its role in transmitting African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness. This disease affects both humans and animals, causing severe neurological symptoms and, if untreated, death. The tsetse fly's ability to thrive in diverse environments and its resistance to control measures make it a persistent threat in sub-Saharan Africa. Unlike the lion, whose presence is often a visible deterrent, the tsetse fly's danger is in its subtlety, quietly spreading disease and impacting the health and livelihoods of millions across the continent.