Fungus-infected ‘zombie spiders’ found in caves are unique to Ireland – The Irish Times
Ireland is the only place where a unique fungus has been found that infects reclusive spiders in dark caves and turns them into “zombie-like” creatures, according to cave explorer Tim Fogg. Named after David Attenborough, the fungus Gibellula attenboroughii was first discovered in an old explosives store at Castle Espie, Co Down, during the filming … Read more