Let’s talk about one of the reasons some wild places never become mainstream photo‑safari destinations: tsetse flies. They’re not just annoying. They hurt. BAD. Tsetse flies don’t politely nibble—they latch on and feed on blood. Think of them as miniature vampires with wings. Swat them, hit them, and they just buzz off to dig into a new spot. Their mouthparts can penetrate several layers of clothing—which is why you’ll often see trackers wearing heavy coats even in scorching heat. Because of tha

Mosquitoes fly low over water and fire at ships during trials of the "Tse-Tse" installation, 1944. Named after the Tsetse fly, a number of Mosquitoes were fitted with a 6 pounder cannon for use against U-boats. You can find the full footage on our website here: https://bit.ly/4hU9MiJ Film: ARY 105 | Imperial War Museum London