E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management

E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management Vol. 3 (7) pp. 124-128, August 2012; © E3 Journals; ISSN 2141-7466

Comparison of edible frog (Rana esculenta) and other bush meat types: Proximate composition, social status and acceptability

O.O. Oduntan¹^*, J.A. Soaga¹, A. Jenyo-Oni²
¹ Department of Forestry and Wildlife Mgt, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria
² Dept of Fisheries and Aquaculture University of Ibadan, Nigeria
^*Corresponding Author E-mail: oladapo.oduntan@yahoo.com
Accepted 3 August 2012

Abstract

This paper investigated and compared nutrients in Edible Frog (R.esculenta) with other Bushmeat types as well as showcases the willingness of the human populace to accept Edible Frog for consumption based on its social status at Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Proximate composition and social evaluations were analysed using standard methods. Data reveals significant difference (P<0.05) in all classes of nutrient among the meat types, except Fat content. R.esculenta has the highest values (mg 100g-1DM) of Calcium (2337l), Magnesium (1701), Pottasium (982), and Iron (390), compared with other bushmeat types. Edible frog provides more than four times of Calcium available in other bushmeat samples. Chi-Square analysis shows a significant difference (p<0.05, X2=21.841) in willingness of respondents to accept Edible Frog (R.esculenta) among various family sizes, (if it is more nutritious than other bushmeat types).

Keywords: Wildlife Conservation, Food Security, Animal Protein, Wildlife Utilization

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