‘Jumping Chickens’ begin invading Goan palates

frog meat

The onset of the monsoon has ushered in a renewed fondness for a delicacy that’s infamous, yet underground. Frog Meat or ‘Jumping Chicken’ as it has come to be known is a much sort after dish these days, available at several eateries and houses. However, the Goa Forest Department has cautioned frog eaters of serious […]

Save the frog – The ecosystem needs them more than you!

save the frog

Hunting, capturing and killing of any frog species is banned in the state of Goa under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Similarly, serving frog meat in restaurants or private establishments is illegal and can result in a fine and/or imprisonment. The Forest Department warnings and the multiple NGO’s cries against poaching the endangered Indian […]