Former Reality TV Star Takes Part in Growing Trend to Hunt and Eat Notorious Species: 'Really Blew My Mind'

Former reality TV star takes part in growing trend to hunt and eat notorious species: 'Really blew my mind'

As iguanas spread throughout parts of Florida, many residents have decided to stand up and hunt down the invasive species. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, green iguanas are considered an invasive species because of their substantial impact on local ecosystems. They consume a wide variety of plants, including native species, which can lead to the decline of beneficial vegetation and the disruption of local food…

Why this South Coast sparky is calling on more people to eat (and hunt) invasive species

Andrew Joulianou hasn’t been to the butcher in five years – and he’s not a vegetarian. Photo: Thebaldchefau/Facebook. CONTENT WARNING: This story contains images that some readers may find distressing. Rather than heading to the shops when he runs low on meat, sparky Andrew Joulianou heads into the bush. There, he hunts invasive species like deer, pigs and goats, and brings the carcasses to feed his family. He says it’s an alternative to mainstr…