Calls for Regulation of Frog Leg Imports to Protect Endangered Species

Conservationists urge action as France's appetite for frog legs threatens global amphibian populations.

Conservationists and scientists urge French President Emmanuel Macron to regulate frog leg imports to protect endangered species.
The EU imports over 4,000 tonnes of frog legs annually, primarily from Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, and Albania, impacting amphibian populations.
France's consumption of frog legs, a traditional delicacy, is linked to ecosystem disruptions and potential species extinction in supplier countries.
Experts call for the EU to align its practices with its biodiversity strategy by protecting vulnerable frog species under international conventions.
A shift towards domestically produced frog legs is noted, with some French farmers breeding amphibians and restaurants preferring local sources.