![Sample our Environment & Agriculture journals, sign in here to start your access, latest two full volumes FREE to you for 14 days]({"type":"image" , "src" : "/sda/5934/TOC-Subject-Sample-2021-Environment-Agriculture.jpg"})
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.
Acknowledgements
We especially thank Adjima Thiombiano, as well as all respective authorities in Burkina Faso for their support and research permits. We are very thankful to Bilassé Zongo, Ahandi Thiombiano and Geremie Kabore, for their help in general and for translating the interviews in particular. Alan Channing improved our English. This study is part of the BIOLOG-program of the German Ministry of Education and Science (BMB+F; Project BIOTA-West III, amphibian projects, 01LC0617J).
Online Supplementary Material is available for this article which can be accessed via the online version of this journal available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21564574.2011.564660