Newfound fungus infects and controls spiders, turning them into "zombies"
A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to zombie-ant fungi.
'Mind-Controlling' Fungus Turns Spiders Into 'Zombies'
Scientists have discovered a fungal species that infects spiders and appears to control their behavior, compelling them to leave their usual hiding places before succumbing to the deadly infection. Found in caves across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,
Scientists Identify Fungus Turning Spiders Into “Zombies” in Northern Ireland
Shooting great documentary footage requires some luck, and a BBC nature series hit the jackpot while filming in Northern Ireland in 2021. As Popular Science reports, a team of scientists working on Winterwatch discovered a new type of fungus that zombifies its spider hosts.
Fungus named after David Attenborough turns spiders into mind-controlled 'zombies'
Scientists recently uncovered a new species of fungus that turns spiders into "zombies," manipulating their behavior before ultimately killing them. The fungus, named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough,
Scientists Discover ‘Hidden Epidemic’ of Mind-Controlling Fungi Turning Spiders Into Real-Life Zombies
A newly identified fungus in Northern Ireland appears to manipulate spider behavior, eerily turning them into “zombies” before their demise. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of naturalist Sir David Attenborough,
Not Science Fiction: Scientists Discover Mysterious “Zombie” Fungus Infecting Spiders in Ireland’s Caves
Scientists identified a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, infecting cave spiders in Ireland. The fungus manipulates spider behavior, resembling "zombie-ant fungi." Dr. Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International,
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Newtopia, starring Blackpink’s Jisoo, will appeal to fans of zombie humour, says director
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Netflix Unveils Indonesian Originals Including Ernest Prakasa’s ‘The Actor’ & Zombie Film ‘The Elixir’
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Police seize zombie knife from Nottingham city centre flat after 'disturbance'
A zombie knife has been seized from a property in Nottingham city centre following what police described as a disturbance.
Interview: The cast of Didn't Die on making a zombie apocalypse thriller, premiering at Sundance Film Festival
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XL Bully dog owner held zombie knives to terrified animals and threatened to stab them
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