Parasites Cordyceps | The Zombie Fungus | Nature's Puppet Masters

Deep within tropical forests, a parasite takes control of an ant's behavior and turns it into a vehicle for reproduction.

Cordyceps fungi are among the most fascinating examples of behavioral manipulation in nature. After infecting an ant, the fungus alters the host's actions, causing it to climb vegetation and lock its jaws onto a leaf before dying. From the ant's body, the fungus grows and releases spores to continue its life cycle.

This episode is part of the Nature's Puppet Masters series, exploring parasites that influence the behavior of other organisms.

🔬 In this episode:

How Cordyceps infects ants
The famous "death grip"
Spore dispersal and reproduction
The science behind zombie ants

🎬 Series: Nature's Puppet Masters
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