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Okay, the zombies are here. They're approaching. One thinks this is the end as they're after the flesh of its victims, likely humans. As the scene builds up, something strange happens. This zombie hoard just simply walk by the humans, not interested. A sigh of relief... right? However, the remaining humans notice that the hoard had gotten into a garden and starts devouring any plant-life.
The zombies have risen from their graves. They're approaching. Is this the end? Do they want to feast on the flesh of their human victims? No, something strange happens. This zombie hoard just simply walks by the humans, not interested. The people sigh in relief... then they notice that the hoard had gotten into a garden and is devouring the plant life.


Yep, not all zombies prefer meat. Instead, some rather have grains for a meal. A relative newcomer in the zombie genres, these [[Undead]] creatures are more at peace with plant rather than meat. The perks could include the fact many targets, like humans, are often armed and can run fast, so plants are easier to catch and find. There are few plant species that have natural defenses, but a vegetarian zombie would still try their luck. However, this can sometimes spell bad news for survivors as this could cost them their food supply and oxygen since many plants give that off after consuming carbon dioxide.
Not all zombies prefer meat; '''Vegetarian Zombies''' would rather have grains for a meal. A relative newcomer in the zombie genre, these [[Undead]] creatures are more at peace with plant rather than meat. The benefits for the zombies include the fact many targets, especially humans, are often armed and can run fast – plants are easier to find and catch. There are few plant species that have natural defenses, but a vegetarian zombie would still try their luck.


This is still bad news for the human survivors, though: this could cost them their food supply and, in the worst cases, their oxygen (since many plants give that off after consuming carbon dioxide).
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This is a sub of [[Our Zombies Are Different]].

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This is a subtrope of [[Our Zombies Are Different]].


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== [[Film]] ==
== [[Film]] ==
* In 2008 reboot of ''[[Day of the Dead]]'', a zombie is brought along with the surviving, yet doesn't seem interested. Private Salazar isn't thrilled at all about it, but Corporal Sarah Cross explains that the zombie they found is vegetarian. Cross theorized the zombie was likely a vegetarian beforehand.
* In the 2008 reboot of ''[[Day of the Dead]]'', a zombie is brought along with the survivors, yet doesn't seem interested in their flesh. Private Salazar isn't thrilled at all about it, but Corporal Sarah Cross explains that the zombie they found is vegetarian. Cross theorized the zombie was likely a vegetarian beforehand.


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== [[Web Original]] ==
== [[Web Original]] ==

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* The United States Department of Defense Strategic Command CONOP actually uses zombies as part of the training regime. Vegetarian Zombies have listed this kind of zombie. They explain how this form can cause de-forestation and basic food supply, putting humans and animals at risk.


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== [[Real Life]] ==
== [[Real Life]] ==
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* The United States Department of Defense Strategic Command CONOP actually uses zombies as part of the training regime. Vegetarian Zombies can cause deforestation and destroy the basic food supply, putting humans and animals at risk.



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Revision as of 13:11, 17 August 2019

Graaaaaaaaaaaains... graaaaaaaaaaaaains....

The zombies have risen from their graves. They're approaching. Is this the end? Do they want to feast on the flesh of their human victims? No, something strange happens. This zombie hoard just simply walks by the humans, not interested. The people sigh in relief... then they notice that the hoard had gotten into a garden and is devouring the plant life.

Not all zombies prefer meat; Vegetarian Zombies would rather have grains for a meal. A relative newcomer in the zombie genre, these Undead creatures are more at peace with plant rather than meat. The benefits for the zombies include the fact many targets, especially humans, are often armed and can run fast – plants are easier to find and catch. There are few plant species that have natural defenses, but a vegetarian zombie would still try their luck.

This is still bad news for the human survivors, though: this could cost them their food supply and, in the worst cases, their oxygen (since many plants give that off after consuming carbon dioxide).

This is a subtrope of Our Zombies Are Different.

Examples of Vegetarian Zombie include:

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Anime and Manga

Comic Books

Fan Works

Film

  • In the 2008 reboot of Day of the Dead, a zombie is brought along with the survivors, yet doesn't seem interested in their flesh. Private Salazar isn't thrilled at all about it, but Corporal Sarah Cross explains that the zombie they found is vegetarian. Cross theorized the zombie was likely a vegetarian beforehand.

Literature

Live-Action TV

Music

New Media

Newspaper Comics

Oral Tradition, Myths and Legends

Pinball

Podcasts

Professional Wrestling

Puppet Shows

Radio

Recorded and Stand Up Comedy

Tabletop Games

Theatre

Video Games

  • The main plot of Plants vs. Zombies series.
  • In the supernatural pack of The Sims 3, zombies often appear during a full-moon. If a garden is nearby, they'll likely consume that first.

Visual Novels

Web Animation

Web Comics

Web Original

Western Animation

Other Media

Real Life

  • The United States Department of Defense Strategic Command CONOP actually uses zombies as part of the training regime. Vegetarian Zombies can cause deforestation and destroy the basic food supply, putting humans and animals at risk.
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