It is natural for mice to be afraid of cats. However, a video that has gone viral on the Internet recently is different from what everyone knows. In order to make itself larger, an aggressive mouse frequently stands on its feet to fight cats. Even i...
It is natural for mice to be afraid of cats. However, a video that has gone viral on the Internet recently is different from what everyone knows. In order to make itself larger, an aggressive mouse frequently stands on its feet to fight cats. Even if it is pressed and beaten by cats along the way, it is not timid at all. Instead, it advances towards the cat step by step, frightening its opponent. However, some professional netizens pointed out that the mouse might be sick and instead shouted, "Flee, cat!"
According to comprehensive foreign media reports, the incident occurred in Ramat Salon, a coastal city in Tel Aviv, Israel. Some people witnessed an incomprehensible fight scene. In the video, a black and white Mercedes cat faced off against a wild mouse. Although the cat had a huge advantage in size, the mouse in front of it frequently stood on its feet to fight the cat in order to scare it.
What shocked everyone was that during the confrontation, the mouse was not afraid at all even if it was pressed and beaten by the cat. Instead, it bravely advanced step by step, frightening the cat who had the chance to win. In the end, he even turned around and fled the scene.
Immediately after the video was released, it sparked heated discussions among netizens. Many people thought of the cartoon "Tom and Jerry" and joked about "the episode where Tom took steroids and made Tom tremble" and "the real version of Tom and Jerry." However, some knowledgeable netizens pointed out that this mouse may be parasitized by Toxoplasma, which causes the mouse to behave strangely, leading to the rare scene of challenging the cat. They also called on owners to keep cats away from such mice.
In fact, a research team has previously confirmed that mice parasitized by Toxoplasma will not be afraid of cat urine or dare not move, but will engage in exploratory behavior. However, once these mice are eaten by cats, it will be a great opportunity for Toxoplasma, because in this way, Toxoplasma can mate and reproduce in the cat's body to reproduce the next generation.
It is worth noting that Toxoplasma can also infect humans. Although it will hardly cause serious effects on healthy adults, it can cause adverse consequences for the fetus, so pregnant women should pay special attention.
