Why Do We Hate Carp But Love Koi? | Why Do Humans

Why do humans hate one fish and worship another when they are the exact same animal? In this video, we explore the strange story of the common carp and the koi. In Utah, crews pull carp from a lake by the ton. In Australia, officials have spent years debating whether to release a virus to wipe them out. Meanwhile, in Japan, one koi once sold for about $1.8 million. So why do humans treat one species so differently? The answer takes us from medieval monasteries to America's 1877 "fish of the future" plan, from Australia's Murray-Darling Basin to the snowy villages of Niigata, where koi were born. You'll also learn how one virus terrifies koi keepers while tempting Australian officials. Why do humans protect what they love and destroy what they ignore? Maybe the only thing separating a million-dollar koi from a pest is a pond wall. Should we wipe carp out or leave them alone? Comment 1 to wipe them out, or 0 to leave them alone. If you enjoy stories about why do humans do what they do, like and subscribe to AnimalWhy. New here? Why do humans keep creating problems we later fight to solve? Stay for the next story. —------------------------------------ 00:00 why do humans 01:15 koi fish 03:20 koi fish meaning 05:40 most expensive koi fish 07:25 invasive species 0815 koi breeding 09:00 sakai fish farm —------------------------------------ #whydohumans #koifish #koifishmeaning #sakaifishfarm