Zombie Ants Discovered In Thai Rain Forest

Scientists working in a Thai rain forest have discovered what they are calling zombie ants. According to their research, a species of fungi known as Ophiocordyceps infects an ant, filling its head with fungus, and then manipulates its muscles so that it can grab hold to a leaf in what is essentially a death grip. ...

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  MeganLChristensen said May 12 2011, 4:55 PM EDT:

  Yes, I have researched a little into this and it is really fascinating!