Mongoose poses exceedingly grave threat to native birds - JapanUpdate.com

Mongoose poses exceedingly grave threat to native birds - JapanUpdate.com
There are 25 different species of wildlife in the northern Okinawa that are indigenous to the island, and almost all are threatened by the increasing numbers of mongoose. Mongoose was introduced to Okinawa from India at the turn of the century to fight habu whose bites caused serious injuries to local farmers.

Now the mongoose has spread further north and threatens to decimate populations of Yambaru Kuina and Noguchigera that only live in the northern jungles of Okinawa.


When I first arrived on Okinawa, we were told that the Habu could strike three times the length of it's body and to stay clear. However, we were also told that if we ever did encounter the Habu to kiss your ass goodbye because it was already too late. Hahaha Darren