Goat vs gecko: A tiny Caribbean island faces wildlife showdownAFP, TERRE-DE-HAUT, FranceThe tiny Caribbean island of Terre-de-Haut boasts pristine turquoise waters and deserted coves. Goats on March 18 stand in a street in Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes, on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Photo: AFPOfficials on the island chain, which is part of the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe, are now considering drastic action. Several endemic species are particularly at risk, including the Terre-de-Haut racer snake, the Guadeloupe skink and a tiny brightly colored gecko called Les Saintes Sphaerodactylus. Officials on Les Saintes are keen to follow the example, and they cannot act quickly enough as a new scourge could be on the way.

Source: Taipei Times March 30, 2026 16:31 UTC