Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal's population, which is wreaking havoc on the island's agricultural sector

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Published on: 23/01/2025 | 09:35:54

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Around 200,000 of the reptiles are believed to be in the island’s southern and central areas. Specially recruited hunting teams killed about 70,000 iguanas last year. Local governments recommend fishing spears as the most humane means of killing the animals. Reptiles are difficult to keep healthy in captivity and many die within a year. Reptile conservation association of Taiwan wants to teach farmers how to stay safe, protect their property and treat the iguanas.

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