Scientists have found zombie ants in the Brazilian rainforests. The ants are infected by a fungus. In fact, scientists have just found four new species of the zombie‑creating fungus, Ophiocordyceps.

How Ants Turn Into Zombies

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How Ants Turn Into Zombies

How Ants Turn Into Zombies