Leap for frog awareness
Make history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest game of leapfrog.
THIS February, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is inviting you to leap into action for frogs – literally – and stand the chance to make history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest game of leapfrog.
Leap Day for Frogs is held annually on the last weekend of February to raise awareness of the plight of these special amphibians and to celebrate the amazing diversity of South African frogs.
The day calls on ordinary South Africans to leap into action and do something to celebrate and protect one of the most threatened group of animals on earth – frogs.
On Friday, 24 February, as part of the overall Leap Day for Frogs, the EWT will be attempting to break the world record for the largest game of leapfrog. The record is currently held by New Zealand with 1 348 participants, and EWT is aiming for 1 500 participants. This exciting event will be held from 9am on the Durban beachfront promenade (near uShaka Marine World).
Frogs are often met with negative reactions and mixed attitudes. These important creatures, which are critical indicators of freshwater health, are disappearing all over the planet, largely because of habitat destruction and pollution.
Leap Day for Frogs aims to help to dispel some of the connotations and educate people about the importance of frogs to the environment. The EWT’s Threatened Amphibian Programme is working hard to secure populations of some of South Africa’s most threatened amphibian species, including the critically endangered Amathole Toad, the endangered Pickersgill’s Reed Frog, and the endangered Western Leopard Toad, protect key habitats for threatened amphibians, and raise awareness about frogs and their importance, making Leap Day for Frogs a very important day.
EWT will be strictly adhering to Guinness World Record rules, including crowd management, counting systems, and health and safety. Event partners include eThekwini Parks and Recreation and uShaka Marine World. Participants will receive a sponsored educational pack (per school class) as well as a refreshment. Spot prizes will also be awarded.
Leap Day for Frogs is a national event and EWT invites everyone to take part.
Register your event and view the website for ideas: https://www.leapdayforfrogs.org.za/help.html.
Friday, 24 Feb is Leap Day for Frogs! Help the @TheEWT set a new Guiness World Record! For more info: https://t.co/zkLCF9adsR @StruikNature pic.twitter.com/VvnjOdowP8
— @PenguinBooksSA (@PenguinBooksSA) February 11, 2017
