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Zombified caterpillars protect their executioners.
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00:00Parasitic wasp larvae burst out of a live caterpillar and force it to stand guard.
00:05How does a headless host suddenly turn into a fierce bodyguard for tiny hanging cocoons?
00:11Most people assume the wasp kills its victim instantly, but the truth is far creepier.
00:17The clever parasite leaves a few remaining larvae inside to hijack the host brain completely.
00:23This behavioral manipulation ensures that emerging wasp larvae are safely protected by the host.
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