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In 1979, about 30 mongooses were released on Japan’s Amami Oshima to control habu snakes

Source: Times of India
Category: General
Region: Japan
Published: August 21, 2026 at 18:17

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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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