Ibiza lizards ‘near extinction’ due to invasive snakes and mounting litter | World News

Conservationists in Ibiza warn that the native Ibiza wall lizard, crucial for the island’s ecosystem, faces extinction due to invasive snakes and tourist litter, particularly discarded bottles and cans that trap and kill the reptiles. Efforts by organizations like IbizaPreservation and GEN-GOB aim to protect the lizards, but the situation remains dire as snake populations grow and lizard numbers decline significantly.

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