4
Comments
FROG towards EXTINCTION |
---|
by Ashish Lamichhane | 19-09-2020 00:26 0 |
FROG towards EXTINCTION Frogs are one of the oldest vertebrates on this planet. There are reportedly 7,400 species of frogs found in the world and Nepal is home to 12 of them. Among them, four species of frogs found in Nepal are vulnerable to extinction. Croaking of frogs was a common scene during the rainy reason, but that has become rare since the past few years, says the local of different locality. Furthermore, smuggling of the rare species of frogs for various purposes has also been increased. Locals are enticed to catch frogs for a mere two rupees per frog leading to their extinction, says local social worker. It is also due to lack of proper legal measures to protect the vulnerable amphibians and the ignorance on part of the concerned authorities, Public added. Not only that due to the increase in use of dissection of frog in the name of study are also increasing the way towards the end of frog species from the Nature which is directly leading toward the misbalance of ecosystem. Million of frogs are killed for dissection in biology lab. Every year in Nepal, science students cut open 50,000 to 100,000 frogs in Grade XI to study the anatomy of vertebrates. In Nepal, four major species, namely the tiger frog which is listed in Appendix II of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), Nepal cricket frog, Tarai cricket frog and skittering frog are highly exploited for dissection. Agriculture Development Office, Institution, Conservation Organization as well as Each Human beings has to urged to contribute from their respective sides to conserve the frogs. Frogs are regarded environment-friendly because they feed on the insects that are believed to be harmful to crops. (Pic Credit: Google) |
|
4 Comments
Greetings Ashish
I hope you are doing
Each and every creatures of every ecological trophic levels are of equal importance for the balance of ecosystem. Indeed frogs too are very important, but are neglected.
Thank you so much for this report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 23-09-2020 00:35
Greetings
Thank you for sharing information about extinction of frog in Nepal.Most of farmer have lack of knowledge to use pesticide properly.
Keep writing keep sharing
We are looking forward to know more from you
Regards
Dolma
Posted 20-09-2020 20:16
Hello ,anish
thanks for sharing such informative report .
Keep sharing
regards ,
Shobha
Posted 20-09-2020 00:20
Hello Ashish,
Thanks for sharing about Frog. Keep Writing.
Regards,
Sagar Koirala
Posted 19-09-2020 01:09