Fallow deer approaching humans are also more likely to be seropositive for Toxoplasma gondii.
Andrew R. Ryan, Annetta Zintl, Laura L. Griffin, Amy Haigh, Matthew J. Quinn, Pietro Sabbatini, Bawan Amin, Simone Ciuti
This study finds that fallow deer approaching humans are more likely to be seropositive for Toxoplasma gondii, suggesting a potential link between risk-taking behavior and infection.
Royal Society Open Science · Aug 1, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition