About this episode

This episode explores the significance of crawfish in North America and their ecological role.

Without a doubt, crawfish, or crayfish, are the most well-known, and tastiest crustacean in all of North America- but how much do we really know about them? Where did they come from? How many of them are there? What role do they play in the ecosystem? We’ll all learn by the end of this that these tiny shellfish have more to offer than a what comes out of a boiling pot. Connect with Lake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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