In Japan, there is an unusual profession — a catcher of giant Asian hornets
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The insects reach 5 cm in length, and their sting is up to 6 mm - these are the largest hornets on the planet. They hunt bees, wasps and other insects.
Locals use their venom in folk medicine, and the carcasses are infused in alcohol to create "tonic" tinctures.