Cats and Toxoplasma
Cats have traveled alongside humans for centuries, bringing with them the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which has now spread globally, even to remote areas like the Arctic. With an estimated 600 million to 1 billion cats worldwide, the balance between pet and feral cats is alarming, particularly in places like Australia where feral populations far outnumber pets. The discussion highlights the critical importance of keeping cats indoors to mitigate the impact of feral cats on ecosystems and public health.In this clip
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Ep 39 Toxoplasmosis: Calling All Cats
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