A newly discovered fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, is turning spiders into "zombies" by invading their bodies, consuming them from within, and manipulating their brain chemistry. Once infected, spiders abandon their webs and die in the open, allowing the fungus to sprout stalks from their corpses and release spores to spread the infection. Found in Ireland, the UK, the US, and even Russia, the fungus has been seen leaving eerie white-encrusted spider remains in homes, caves, and gardens. Although the scenario echoes the apocalyptic premise of The Last of Us, scientists confirm it poses no danger to humans (yet?), as such an evolutionary leap would take millions of years. Named in honor of David Attenborough, this chilling parasite highlights the vast, largely unexplored fungal kingdom, with experts estimating millions of undiscovered species waiting to be identified.