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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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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