> the parasite changes the behavior of the rodent in such a way as to increase the chances of the parasite's getting into a feline and completing its life cycle
Seems like it is working as intended!
It’s not the only parasite I’ve shared with my cats.
What you meant was: You're not trying to escape them, right? After all, some cats have humans, not the other way around.
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