Japan eradicated 10,000 mongooses in 2024, 30 were released in 1979 to kill snakes

In a remarkable environmental achievement, Japan has announced the successful elimination of invasive small Indian mongooses, resolving a long-standing ecological dilemma on its UNESCO World Heritage site. The culmination of rigorous trapping, tracking, and monitoring efforts has set the stage for a revitalization of local wildlife populations, positioning this program among the largest mongoose eradications observed globally.
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