New Article: Amphibian Abuse – Dyed Frogs Sold as Novelties

[findi]

Please check out: Dyed Frogs Wildly Popular as “Living Novelties” in China

“In addition to the outright killing of frogs, the practice of dyeing them raises the larger issue of how they are perceived. In one review (see link) for example, the author has not even bothered to identify the type of frogs that are being sold, and even makes light of the situation – suggesting that the frogs sell-out so fast that prospective owners may need to dye their own! The author callously goes on to note that the dyes should last 3-4 years “…by which time the frogs will probably be long dead anyway”. Read article here:

Amphibian Abuse - Neon Dyed Frogs Wildly Popular in Chinese Pet Stores | That Reptile Blog

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[xxianxx]

Concern for animal welfare varies throughout the world, thankfully this kind of stupidity is illegal in the UK.

 

[Shadow]

I don't understand why people can't enjoy the 'natural' beauty of animals. It reminds me when they were putting the Turtles in the little keyring bag with funny coloured liquid. It really is a shame..