Episode notes
What happens when a biological shield fails? In this episode, we explore the real-world impact of the New World screwworm. We trace how outbreaks start, uncover its biological origins from patient zero, and break down the surprising science behind one of nature's most destructive parasites.
Keywords
New world screwworm
entomology
wildlife biology
one health
biological containment
nature explainer
wildlife outbreaks
zoology documentary
animal epidemics
animal outbreaks