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NATURE & WILDLIFE
zombie animals
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’ behavior to viruses and fungi that Duration
hijack bodies, the natural world is full of relentless and cunning predators 2 x 60’
operating unseen. O’Neill reveals astonishing examples of this hidden
horror: a louse that replaces a fish’s tongue, parasites that infest the Credits
eyestalks of amber snails, and fungi that take control of the brains and Off the Fence
bodies of bullet ants. Production for National
Geographic Channel
With scientific insight and vivid storytelling, he uncovers the ingenious,
terrifying strategies animals use to survive at the expense of others. This YOP
exploration of nature’s darker side challenges our perceptions of life, 2024
survival, and the macabre interconnections that drive the natural world.
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Available from April 2026. HD
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