Mice infected with Toxoplasma gondii are often attracted to bobcat urine. This is an example of

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The fact that mice infected with Toxoplasma gondii are attracted to bobcat urine is an example of a parasite adaptation. Toxoplasma gondii is known to manipulate the behavior of its host in order to facilitate transmission and the attraction of mice to potential predators like bobcats increases their chances of being eaten and therefore the chances of the parasite being transmitted to a new host.

Mice Infected with Toxoplasma Gondii Are Often Attracted to Bobcat