The Croak #5 - South African Frogs and their 11 Common Names
Bridging Tongues, Saving Frogs... Tomopturna - Sand Frogs -Isele Lasesihlabathini (photo credit Bionerds Pty Ltd) In a country as linguistically rich as South Africa, what’s in a name can be the difference between confusion and connection. In this guest blog, Dr Fortunate Phaka takes us on a journey through the 11 official languages of South Africa—highlighting how local frog names aren’t just words, but cultural keys to conservation. From “Segwagwa” to “Mabhruku,” these names carry stories,...