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Taiwan Announces Plan to Cull 120,000 Green Iguanas Amid Agricultural Threat

Taiwan's culling of green iguanas aims to address their growing population impacting agriculture, with public involvement in humane removal methods.

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The decision to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas is a necessary response to the agricultural havoc caused by these reptiles, highlighting the significant impact of human actions on local ecosystems.
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to negative agriculture impact
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The decision by Taiwan to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas highlights the urgent need to address the ecological imbalance caused by this invasive species, which has proliferated significantly due to irresponsible pet ownership.
Taiwan to cull 120,000 green iguanas to restore ‘balance of nature’
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Taiwan's decision to cull green iguanas is driven by the urgent need to protect its agricultural sector from an overwhelming invasion of these non-native reptiles, while balancing the humane treatment of the animals.
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture
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Updated: Jan 23rd, 2025, 11:09 AM ET

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Taiwan is set to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, whose unchecked population is damaging agriculture. Local governments are enlisting public support for humane removal options, emphasizing safety and effective methods. With no natural predators, these iguanas have thrived in the wild after being released as pets, necessitating action to restore ecological balance. The culling will involve specially recruited hunters and a focus on the critical hatching period.

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