© NPSSequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have seen a decrease in mountain yellow frogs. The solution to saving the species? Poison.
The National Park Service wants to pour poison into some 80 lakes in order to save the native species of frog in the Sierra Nevada. Why? Poison will kill the trout that feed on these frogs.
This is no far-fetched idea. Rangers performed a preliminary effort in 11 lakes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and saw a rebound in frog population. In fact, other species such as reptiles and birds have even grown in numbers. Trouble is, not everyone is in favor of dumping poison into large bodies of water. Some outdoor and environmental groups worry the poison could alter the ecosystem and risk harming insects and other amphibians.
What do you think? The proposal is open to public comment through Nov. 21. Comment below and share your opinion with the park.
Kill one species to save another plus endanger other animals in and around the lakes is disturbing.