Biologist Voluntarily Feeds His Blood to Mosquitoes: Watch the Shocking Video Going Viral on Social Media
The shocking video of a biologist feeding his blood to mosquitoes has taken social media by storm. Biologist Perran Ross, who is dedicated to researching mosquitoes, voluntarily puts his hand inside a box filled with the blood-sucking insects on a daily basis. The footage, shared on the Instagram page 60secdocs, shows Ross wearing a thin glove as he allows the mosquitoes to feed on his blood for ten seconds.
In the video, Ross explains his unusual method of feeding the mosquitoes and the importance of his research. The caption accompanying the video reveals that Ross has even endured up to 15,000 mosquito bites in a single session. Since the video was posted, it has garnered over 4.1 lakh views and nearly 7,100 likes, sparking a range of reactions from viewers.
Instagram users have expressed a mix of shock, curiosity, and concern over Ross’s method, with some suggesting alternative ways to feed the mosquitoes without subjecting himself to bites. Despite the unconventional nature of his research, Dr. Perran Ross is a respected postdoctoral researcher at the University of Melbourne, focusing on the use of symbiotic bacteria to control insect pests and disease vectors.
What do you think of this biologist’s extreme dedication to his research? Share your thoughts on this viral video of a man feeding his blood to mosquitoes.