Biodiversity: In France, amphibians and reptiles increasingly under threat
A new edition of the national red list of threatened species, compiled by the National Museum of Natural History, reveals a persistent decline in frogs, newts, lizards and snakes across French territory.
According to the new edition of the national red list of threatened species, compiled by the National Museum of Natural History (MNHN), amphibians and reptiles continue to decline in France.
According to this study, cited by RFI, nearly one in five amphibians and one in four reptiles are now considered endangered in the country.
The National Museum of Natural History emphasizes that these species, such as frogs, newts, lizards and snakes, are becoming increasingly well understood by scientists, yet are observed less and less frequently in their natural habitats.
According to RFI, this decline is not without consequences for ecosystems, as these species play a role in food chains and environmental balance.
The national red list, regularly updated by the MNHN, aims to assess the level of threat facing the various species present on French territory in order to guide conservation policies.
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