Attack of the Bloodsuckers
EXHIBIT OPEN January 27, 2023 – May 13, 2023
Bloodsuckers are invading! Explore the science of what’s biting you! Examine the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites. Feel for heat—bloodsuckers need a hot meal! Locate CO2 in your breath that attracts mosquitoes. Find a vein in an arm, and match suckers by their mouth parts. Play the itchy TwITCHer Game! Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem—and how to keep them out of YOUR system. Creepy good fun!
Attack of the Bloodsuckers was produced by the Environmental Exhibit Collaborative, and is toured in partnership with the Sciencenter. Funding provided by Jane’s Trust, the Cabot Family Charitable Trust, and IMLS.