US EditionFrog species threatened by France and Europe's taste for frogs' legs, experts warn Macron
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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 ...
Grilled leg of lamb in butter or sautéed with garlic and parsley is a popular dish among the inhabitants of France.
In an open letter on Wednesday 6 March, 557 scientists asked France “to take measures” to control imports of frog legs, which threaten certain species.
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.
President Macron immediately put an end to the nationwide exploitation of frogs, more effective protection of frogs, the rampant frog cult! - French protest against the proverbial French menu: more than 500 researchers, animal conservationists, ecologists demand the French president to act against the threat of frogs, caused by the excessive hunger for frog legs. Not particularly in France, as EU regulation means a certain level of protection in…
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