Ep 9. Murmuration

In episode 9 of season 1 of Zoo, titled "Murmuration," the race to save the human population from the deadly animal mutation continues. The team led by Jackson Oz (James Wolk) travels to Mississippi in search of a rare bird species that may hold the key to stopping the animal behavior abnormalities. Meanwhile, Mitch (Billy Burke) and his team locate a group of bats that could also provide valuable information. However, their mission is threatened when a group of gun-wielding poachers arrive on the scene.

As the team struggles to evade the poachers and gather the necessary data, a possible breakthrough presents itself: a massive swarm of birds that are moving in a highly coordinated manner. Jackson and his team are amazed by what they see, and hope that the observations of this murmuration can lead them to a breakthrough that will stop the animal attacks and save humanity. But as they attempt to gather information, they realize that the birds' behavior is too complex to analyze on their own.

In a desperate bid to analyze the bird behavior, Jackson seeks out a local ornithologist who can provide much-needed insight. This character, Dr. Gordon Benoit (Michael Hogan), is a sort of bird whisperer who is fascinated by the communication patterns of the creatures. Benoit agrees to help Jackson, and the two begin to work together to analyze the bird behavior.

Meanwhile, Mitch and his team find themselves in grave danger when they are ambushed by the poachers. A tense, action-packed fight ensues, with Mitch and his team fighting for their lives against heavily armed attackers. Miraculously, they manage to escape with their lives intact, but not before taking a valuable piece of information with them.

Throughout the episode, the tension continues to build as the team races to crack the code of the animal behavior abnormalities. As the scientists struggle to piece together the data they have gathered from the birds and the bats, the stakes continue to rise. With the lives of so many humans at risk, they can't afford to make any mistakes.

Finally, just as it seems that all hope is lost, Jackson and his team finally make a breakthrough. They realize that the key to understanding the animal behavior is to look at the communication patterns of the creatures themselves. With this understanding, they devise a plan to stop the animal attacks and save humanity.

Overall, episode 9 of season 1 of Zoo is a thrilling installment that offers a new level of tension and drama as the team races to save the world from the deadly animal mutation. With high stakes and intense action, this episode will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.