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Giant Asian 'Yak Killer' Hornet

Caption: Adding an additional element of danger, the Mission Himalayas team was forced to dodge the Giant Asian Hornet (Vespa mandarinia), which local villages have named the 'Yak Killer' for its deadly sting.

Credit: Gary Alpert

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