SHANXI PROVINCE, CHINA — With a strong El Nino in 2016, parts of Asia may have more to worry about as the extreme heat may bring about more aggressive attacks from the world's biggest hornet.
National Geographic reports that asian giant hornets, which are native to East and Southeast Asia, are about 4 to 5 centimeters long with roughly 1-centimeter-long stingers.
The vespa mandarinia tend to target bees but have been known to attack humans when disturbed. In 2013, 42 people died and more than 1,000 others were injured after a vicious spate of attacks in China's Shanxi province.
According to Live Science, they're able to travel up to 100 kilometers at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour, much faster than a person can run.
Hornets sting their victims repeatedly, releasing a potent venom containing eight different chemicals that attract more hornets to the victim, potentially causing anaphylactic shock and renal failure.
Experts advise that the best way to be safe is to steer clear of any nests, which are often located underground or in tree stumps, according to National Geographic.
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