Toxoplasma gondii infections are associated with boldness towards lions in wild hyena hosts
E. Gering, Z. M. Laubach, P. Weber, G. S. Hussey, K. D. S. Lehmann, T. M. Montgomery, J. W. Turner, W. Perng, M. O. Pioon, K. E. Holekamp, T. Getty
A study finds that T. gondii infected hyena cubs approach lions more closely and have higher lion mortality rates, suggesting behavioral manipulation by the parasite.
bioRxiv · Aug 26, 2020 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition