NATURE & WILDLIFE

Zombie Animals

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Dan O'Neill exposes natures dark side, revealing parasites, fungi, and predators that hijack, manipulate, and exploit other creatures in shocking survival strategies.

Dan O'Neill exposes natures dark side, revealing parasites, fungi, and predators that hijack, manipulate, and exploit other creatures in shocking survival strategies.

Duration
2x60'
Production Company
Produced by Off the Fence for National Geographic
Original Language
English
YOP
2024
Definitions
HD
Character-led
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synopsis

Seasons
1

Dan O'Neill takes viewers on a journey into the shadowy, gruesome world of animal invaders, exposing the shocking ways some creatures exploit others to survive. From parasites that manipulate hosts behaviour to viruses and fungi that hijack bodies, the natural world is full of relentless and cunning predators operating unseen. O'Neill reveals astonishing examples of this hidden horror: a louse that replaces a fish's tongue, parasites that infest the eyestalks of amber snails, and fungi that take control of the brains and bodies of bullet ants. With scientific insight and vivid storytelling, he uncovers the ingenious, terrifying strategies animals use to survive at the expense of others. This exploration of natures darker side challenges our perceptions of life, survival, and the macabre interconnections that drive the natural world.

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Zombie Animals Season 1
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