North America is under attack by a wide range of invasive animals, pushing native breeds to the brink of extinction. Combining thrilling hunting adventures, a keen culinary imagination, and a passionate defense of the natural environment, “Eating Aliens” chronicles Landers' quest to hunt 12 invasive animal species and turn them into delicious meals. Get ready to dig into tacos filled with tasty black spiny-tailed iguana! Hunter/environmentalist Jackson Landers' unorthodox approach to solving the problems caused by invasive species: Eat them!
Foreword Introduction 1 Black Spiny-Tailed Iguanas 2 Green Iguanas 3 Pigs and Armadillos 4 Lionfish 5 European Green Crabs 6 Asian Carp 7 Nutria 8 The Giant Canada Goose 9 Tilapia, Plecos, and Armored Catfish 10 Snakeheads 11 From Aoudad to Zebra in the Texas Hill Country 12 Chinese Mystery Snails Afterword: The Ones That Got Away North America is under attack by invasive creatures! Black spiny-tailed iguanas, armadillos, European green crabs, lionfish, and other alien species are devouring our native plants and animals, pushing many to the brink of extinction. One man is doing something about the problem — Jackson Landers is hunting and eating aliens. Armed with his rifle and hunting knife, he sets out to turn invasive pests into delicious meals. This is his tale of stalking 14 destructive animal species and spreading the word that eating invasives spices up our dinner plates and helps the environment. Part travelog, part conservation treatise, this is a terrific read and an effective call to arms.
