Nature's HR department really out here assigning unpaid internships with zero exit interviews.
Parasitic wasp turns caterpillars into zombie bodyguards
A parasitic wasp species has been observed turning caterpillars into zombie bodyguards, compelling them to defend the wasp's cocoons until their final moments. The study adds another chilling layer to nature's arsenal of mind-control tactics, raising questions about the limits of host manipulation.
Source: Parasitic wasp turns caterpillars into zombie bodyguards — The Times of India
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