A contentious cull of hundreds of ibises in the Novara region of Italy has ignited public debate. The killings are authorized under laws designed to control invasive exotic species and protect the local environment. Residents have expressed anger over the scale of the operation, estimating as many as 400 birds may have been killed. Authorities maintain the cull is a regulated measure to manage the ibis population. The exact number of ibises culled remains unconfirmed, fueling local concerns. The situation highlights the challenges of balancing conservation efforts with the management of non-native wildlife.