Carnivores and Parasites: The Predator-Prey Dynamic

This chapter explores the hunting strategies of carnivores, particularly their tendencies to target various types of prey, including sick and healthy animals. It delves into the complex interactions between parasites and their hosts, illustrating how parasites impact predator-prey relationships, using moose and wolves as key examples. The discussion also humorously touches on language quirks while examining the survival mechanisms of parasites and their often unexpected selections of hosts.