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Taiwan's Iguana Bounty Hunters Face Rising Population Challenge

2/18/2025

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In Taiwan, bounty hunters are tackling a burgeoning iguana population of around 200,000 that endangers local crops. The Pingtung County government incentivizes hunters with payments of up to NT$500 per iguana. However, experts caution that complete eradication remains elusive due to ideal breeding conditions, while animal rights advocates push for more humane solutions.

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In Taiwan, bounty hunters are tackling a burgeoning iguana population of around 200,000 that endangers local crops. The Pingtung County government incentivizes hunters with payments of up to NT$500 per iguana. However, experts caution that complete eradication remains elusive due to ideal breeding conditions, while animal rights advocates push for more humane solutions.