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Brain Parasite Turns Moose Into Zombies

A parasite normally found in deer is wreaking havoc in moose brains.

02/10/2016 | Rating NR

Nature

Brain Parasite Turns Moose Into Zombies

Clip: Season 34 Episode 10 | 2m 21sVideo has Closed Captions

A parasite normally found in deer is wreaking havoc in moose brains.

Moose populations have declined in recent years and scientists still aren't sure of the cause. A brain parasite, normally found in white-tailed deer, may be partially to blame.

02/10/2016 | Rating NR

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