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Learn about the infamous "Emu War" and other failed attempts at wildlife population control in this 14-minute educational video from SciShow. Discover how Australia's military campaign against emus ended in a humiliating defeat, and explore six other examples where human interventions in nature backfired spectacularly. From creating drug-resistant super rats to aerial wolf hunting, examine the unintended consequences of our attempts to control animal populations. Hosted by Savannah Geary (they/them), this science video provides a fascinating look at the complex relationship between humans and wildlife management, demonstrating how our efforts to manipulate ecosystems often lead to unexpected and counterproductive results.
