Title: The Rabbit Plague: Australia’s Furry Fiasco

Episode Number: S1E3

Summary: This episode of No Right Turns brings you the fascinating and cautionary tale of the rabbit plague in Australia. What started as an attempt to recreate English hunting traditions led to one of the most significant ecological disasters in history. We delve into the unintended consequences of introducing European rabbits to Australia and the resulting environmental and economic impacts.

Key Points:

• Introduction to the rabbit plague and its origins in the 19th century.
• The exponential growth of the rabbit population and its effects on the ecosystem.
• The economic consequences for agriculture and the wool industry.
• Various control measures attempted over the years.
• The long-term environmental and cultural impacts.

Quotable Moments:

• "It’s not nice to mess with Mother Nature."
• "The rabbit in essence became an ecological Trojan horse."

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Produced by: Matthew Brach

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