From 'mushroom murders' to safe foraging: The risks and rewards of wild mushrooms
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In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a deep dive into wild mushroom foraging. We discuss the details of the Australian "mushroom murders", the fascination for this tragic family drama, as well as other famous cases. We also find out how common mushroom poisoning is here in France and what you need to know if you do go "champignon" hunting!
A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson.
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