10/23/2025
🦟 Iceland’s “mosquito-free” era might be coming to an end… Scientists have confirmed the first natural appearance of Culiseta annulata, a cold-resistant species never before seen in the country. For centuries, Iceland’s harsh winters kept mosquitoes away — but longer summers and milder winters are now changing that balance. 🌡️ Climate change is quietly redrawing the world’s natural borders, one small creature at a time. Even the coldest places are no longer untouched. 🌍
📸 Image credit: Yahoo News / The Guardian (Oct 2025)