What can I do?
You can help to protect the amphibians of Dominica and the Caribbean by taking the following precautions:
- Do not touch frogs unless it is absolutely necessary.
- Never move a frog from one area to another or from one island to another.
- Clean and dry all equipment and footwear between visiting sites where wild amphibians live.
Government action
The Dominican government has made it illegal to hunt or eat mountain chicken or to possess these frogs or parts of these frogs. It is now also illegal to import frogs or frog products to Dominica.
Can I do more to help?
The mountain chicken is now regarded as being at risk of extinction.
- Respect Dominica’s natural heritage.
- Obey the law and do not hunt or eat the mountain chicken.
- Please report any sightings of mountain chickens (healthy, sick or dead) to the Forestry and Wildlife Division, Botanical Gardens, Roseau.
Tel: 448 2401 ext 3416/3417
Email: agrivet@hotmail.com / forestry@cwdom.dm