Leaping for the love of frogs
Learn all about frogs and how you can protect them, at uShaka Marine World's 'leaping for the love of frogs' initiative.
USHAKA Marine World is celebrating leap year with a hop and a twist in the uShaka Village Walk from 27 to 29 February.
Although there are no promises of princes waiting in the wings for the kiss of true love, there are plenty of frogs waiting to be loved.
uShaka Marine World is hosting the three-day event from 10am to 4pm outside Dangerous Creatures, situated in the uShaka Village Walk. The environmentalists are keen to share some interesting facts with the public and advise on how the public can protect frogs in communities.
Frogs are needed to control insects like mosquitos around our homes. Their well-being reflects the health of the environment, and if they are in trouble, so are people.
The incorrect use of insecticides and disposal of chemicals down urban drains and in your garden is harmful to frogs that absorb these chemicals through their porous skins.
South Africa boasts 160 different species of frog. Half of all the frogs found in South Africa are endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world. At least 23 South African frog species are threatened and need urgent help.
The “Leaping for the love of frogs” initiative at uShaka is now in its 3rd year and since inception over 8 000 visitors have committed to living their everyday lives mindful of the needs of frogs.
For more information contact uShaka Marine World on 031 328 8000.
