00:00Have you seen those so-called zombie squirrels staggering through neighborhoods?
00:04What's going on?
00:06Don't worry, it's not a horror movie.
00:08The creepy movements are usually caused by neurological diseases like distemper
00:13or even head injuries from cars and falls.
00:18Some squirrels get parasites or poisoning which mess with their balance and coordination,
00:23making them look like zombies.
00:26And sometimes it's just rabies fears exaggerated online.
00:29Even though rabies in squirrels is extremely rare.
00:32So, next time you see a zombie squirrel, remember, it's not the apocalypse.
00:38It's usually sickness, injury, or parasites.
00:41If you spot one, keep your distance and call local wildlife rescue.
00:46Nature's mysteries are wild, but the truth is always stranger than fiction.
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