Barbecued iguana? Lionfish tacos? The ideas are limitless!

Could we solve Florida’s invasive animal problem by eating them? Possibly! See which ones

by Samantha Neely, August 5, 2025

"Florida is unfortunately home to a lot of uninvited guests — especially invasive animals. But there might be another way to control their rapidly increasing populations.

"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a list for National Invasive Species Awareness last month, encouraging people to eat some of this species to limit damage to ecosystems.

" 'Eating invasive species can help protect native wildlife by reducing their numbers and limiting the damage they cause to #ecosystems,' the agency said. 'However, it’s not a complete solution and should be combined with other #conservation efforts to effectively control these species.'

"While the list touched on a few of the animals seen in Florida, there are others more that you could eat if you wanted to (and prepare correctly). See which ones you could bring to your next potluck."

Learn more:
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2025/08/05/florida-invasive-species-how-to-eat-iguanas-wild-hogs-pythons/85458602007/

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