Taiwan to Cull 120,000 Green Iguanas to Protect Agriculture

The invasive species has disrupted farming and ecosystems, prompting authorities to launch a large-scale population control effort.

Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, an invasive species harming agriculture and local ecosystems.
Approximately 200,000 green iguanas are estimated to inhabit Taiwan's southern and central regions, where farming is a key industry.
Hunting teams culled 70,000 iguanas last year, with bounties of up to $15 offered to incentivize participation.
Local governments encourage humane killing methods, such as fishing spears, and ask the public to help locate iguana nests.
Green iguanas, native to Central America and the Caribbean, were introduced as pets but thrived in the wild due to a lack of natural predators.