During their 8- to 10-day lifespan, maggots are "eating machines"—feeding on nearly anything in their reach, including dead tissue. In this time-lapse, watch as they devour food left behind. | National Geographic

What makes the Sardinia’s “casu marzu” the most dangerous cheese in the world? Live maggots. We’ll let farmer Simone Ibba explain just why this rare cheese is “to die for.” Buon appetite! | Great Big Story

🧀Forbidden Cheese - Casu Marzu, Also known as „maggot cheese”, it is a traditional Sardinian cheese that is famous for its unique production process.🧀It is made from sheep’s milk and left to ferment with help of cheese flies that lay their eggs in the cheese. When the eggs hatch, the worms bite through the cheese, creating a soft and creamy texture.🧀However, the traditional process of making casu marzu cheese is still preserved in Sardinia, where it is considered a cultural heritage. The chee