Peter Sagal
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Peter, in the battle to eradicate invasive predators from New Zealand, a big problem there, scientists have discovered the perfect weapon.
What is it?
I don't know.
Something from Australia?
No, I'll give you a hint.
Dunking these things in milk makes them especially powerful.
Chocolate chip cookies?
A kind of cookie.
A kind of cookie.
Oreos?
Yes, Oreo cookies.
So there is an invasive possum species in New Zealand, and while most of them can be caught in traditional ways, there were some who were far too clever and wary to literally take the bait.
So officials needed something, quote, so tempting that it triggers reward-seeking behavior to override caution.
Which is basically, that's Oreos, right?
Can confirm.
I mean, honestly, isn't that the slogan of Oreos printed on the package?