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Frog Populations In Huge Decline Due To Over-Consumption By People

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Water frogs are in danger of becoming extinct in parts of Turkey due to over-harvesting for human consumption. A study has shown the population of Anatolian water frogs fell by 20% each year from 2013-2015 in parts of Turkey. Researchers believe there’s a 90% chance the frogs will be wiped out in these regions by 2050. If harvesting trends continue they believe the frogs could even be extinct by 2032. The frog harvesting industry in Turkey is over 40 years old and more than 36 million frogs are exported from Turkey annually. The study says the pressure to supply frogs in Turkey could threaten the population of other species. Declining amphibian populations worldwide could have an irreversible and destructive impact on both natural ecosystems and human welfare. They are integral components of many ecosystems, often constituting the highest fraction of vertebrate biomass, Kerim Cicek, Study Author. Large-scale collection of frogs disturbs habitats, spreads disease, and introduces exotic pests and parasites. Researchers recommend wild frog hunting is banned in Turkey during mating season and frogs weighing under 30g not exported. They also think the Turkish government should start encouraging frog farming instead of the harvesting of wild frogs.

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