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How 30 Mongooses Changed Japan’s Ecosystem Forever

In 1979, 30 mongooses were introduced to Amami Oshima, Japan, to control habu snakes. Their population surged to around 10,000, endangering local wildlife. After years of trapping efforts, Japan officially declared the mongooses eradicated in 2024, highlighting the ecological impact of non-native species.

Source: In 1979, about 30 mongooses were released on Japan’s Amami Oshima to control habu snakes; their population later grew to roughly 10,000 and threatened rare wildlife, but after decades of trapping Japan declared them eradicated in 2024 – The Times of India

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