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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.

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Scientists have discovered a new fungus straight out of a horror or sci-fi flick that lures reclusive Irish cave spiders from the safety of their liars and turns them into zombies. Named G.

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The infected spiders - seen here with the fungus over its head and body - have been found in several cave systems across the island of Ireland It's the stuff of nightmares - or even the hit TV ...