Zombie Parasites!

The video explores the concept of zombies in nature, focusing on various parasites that control their hosts, such as the Cordyceps fungus and the emerald jewel wasp. It discusses how these parasites manipulate insects and even plants for their reproductive cycles. The video also touches on Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that affects both animals and humans, potentially altering behavior. Finally, it debunks the myth of human zombies, explaining the biological impossibility of reanimation after death, and briefly discusses the Roman calendar's development.

What is the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii, and how does it affect its host, particularly rodents?

Discuss the implications of the statement that 'as many as one in three humans may be infected with Toxo.' What does this suggest about human behavior?

Why do the authors conclude that human zombies, as depicted in movies, could not actually exist?