Hmm. If we look at fungi zombies from “the last of us”, people don’t really need to die, they just need to be infected through a bite or even breathing spores.
No death = no rigor mortis, also the fungi have antibacterial properties, so no sepsis or any infections. Fungi just takes control of the brain. The only issue is that they still need to get energy/food somehow to keep going.
The fungal zombies seem to operate at an instinctual level, so I’d argue that yes, they are able to stay hydrated. They also seem to have some sort of hive mind going on to a degree.
They could be in another movie. Seeking food and water is kinda hardcoded in our brains. That’s why babies are always putting everything in their mouths.
Also, similarly in older movies, zombies are seeking out brains to eat. Why couldn’t they be seeking food and water instead? And biting people simply to infect them, not to eat them.
Hmm. If we look at fungi zombies from “the last of us”, people don’t really need to die, they just need to be infected through a bite or even breathing spores.
No death = no rigor mortis, also the fungi have antibacterial properties, so no sepsis or any infections. Fungi just takes control of the brain. The only issue is that they still need to get energy/food somehow to keep going.
Are those zombies smart enough to stay hydrated? If not, it’s game over in a few days.
The fungal zombies seem to operate at an instinctual level, so I’d argue that yes, they are able to stay hydrated. They also seem to have some sort of hive mind going on to a degree.
They could be in another movie. Seeking food and water is kinda hardcoded in our brains. That’s why babies are always putting everything in their mouths.
Also, similarly in older movies, zombies are seeking out brains to eat. Why couldn’t they be seeking food and water instead? And biting people simply to infect them, not to eat them.