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Medicinal and dietary uses of amphibians in Burkina Faso

Published in: African Journal of Herpetology
Volume 60 , issue 1, pages: 78–83

DOI: 10.1080/21564574.2011.564660

Author(s): Meike Mohneke, Leibniz Institute for Research on Evolution and Biodiversity at the Humboldt University Berlin, Herpetology, Germany, AbiodunB. Onadeko, University of Lagos, Nigeria, Mark-Oliver Rödel, Leibniz Institute for Research on Evolution and Biodiversity at the Humboldt University Berlin, Herpetology, Germany,

Keywords: Amphibia, Anura, consumption, cultural use, ethnic groups, West Africa,

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Abstract

Herein we present ethnozoological data on the use of frogs by two ethnic groups (Mossi and Gourmanché) in Burkina Faso. These data are based on 129 interviews. Differences concerning consumption, applications as medical treatments, and cultural purposes were recorded and discussed. This study revealed the importance of amphibians as food and medicine for human populations in West Africa.

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