Improving Public Perception Of Amphibians In Nepal

SAVE THE FROGS! Nepal biologist Biraj Shrestha discusses ways to improve the public perception of amphibians during his World Summit Online 2020 presentation.

“Amphibians make the popular headlines in news pieces concerned about animals that face rapid declines around the planet. At the same time, amphibians are off the conservation radar in some parts of the world, including Nepal. Why? They live in proximity to humans but are hardly understood as wild animals. To the general public, amphibians are often perceived as cold, slimy, spooky, and by no means cuddly, resulting sometimes in repulsion and intentional killings. Learn what it takes to be an amphibian conservationist in such a scenario.”