Frog species threatened by France and Europe's taste for frogs' legs, experts warn Macron

French people's appetite for frog legs endangers the future of some amphibians in Asia and southeastern Europe, warn 500 researchers, veterinarians, and organizations. French President Emmanuel Macron is called upon to stop the "overexploitation of frogs" and ensure that the protection of certain species is strengthened, reports The Guardian. The EU imports ...

Macron urged to place controls on frog leg imports

‘Urgent measures’ are needed to combat a decline in amphibian populations in Indonesia and Vietnam

Grilled leg of lamb in butter or sautéed with garlic and parsley is a popular dish among the inhabitants of France.

Frog species threatened by France and Europe's taste for frogs' legs, experts warn Macron

Up to 200 million frogs are slaughtered annually to feed the continent's appetite for the amphibians, and France has a "particular responsibility" to limit the damage, a group of vets, researchers and conservationists have said.

France’s appetite for frogs’ legs is endangering species in Asia, say campaigners

Scientists and vets are urging the president to afford the world’s most traded species better protectionsFrance’s hunger for frogs’ legs is “destructive to nature” and endangering amphibians in Asia and south-east Europe, a group of scientists and vets have warned.More than 500 experts from research, veterinary and conservation groups have called on Emmanuel Macron, the French president, to “end the overexploitation of frogs” and afford the most…

Animal conservationists have asked French President Emmanuel Macron to control frog imports over fears of degrading frog numbers and damaging ecosystems in frog-exporting countries such as Vietnam.