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80 million frogs are eaten in France each year. The French even import frogs from Bangladesh, which means more mosquitoes survive there (frogs normally eat them). Therefore, the incidence of malaria, which is passed by mosquitoes, is on the rise in Bangladesh.
Another reason could be the loss of wild lands due to roadbuilding and other construction. Mr. Van Ness told of a place in England where a highway was built between a spawning area for frogs and the pond they lived in once they became frogs. When the frogs tried to cross the highway to get from one side to the other, many were killed by passing vehicles.
Now, he said, several people will drive to the spot, get opt of their car, and actually pick up the frogs to carry them across the road to their
“They loved it.
Both are very
involved in
catching frogs.’’
—J.D. Hartman
new home, or to the other side for mating. Other people will also wave down cars so that no frogs are hit.
According to Mr. Aaronson,
mrm wm
90.5%