Zombie Snail Under a Parasite's Control!

Imagine being a snail with a parasite controlling your every move! It’s no joke. The parasite Leucochloridium paradoxum is a master of manipulation. After infecting the snail, it transforms its antennae into colorful "horns" that attract birds. While the snail is still alive, its mind is already controlled by the parasite, which alters its behavior to get it eaten by a predator. Why? Simple: the parasite’s larvae need to be consumed by the bird to continue their life cycle. After the bird eats the snail, the parasite reproduces inside the bird, and its larvae end up in the bird's intestines, ready to invade again. And the cycle continues.