Frog populations ‘suffering alarming decline’ due to over-consumption by people

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Frog populations ‘suffering alarming decline’ due to over-consumption by people
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‘Unsustainable harvesting’ puts whole ecosystems at risk, expert says

Update newsletter preferencesLarge-scale collection of frogs also results in habitat disturbance, spread of disease and the introduction of exotic pests and parasites, scientists say. In some cases, the frogs exported live may end up in pet shops and become an invasive species.

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