Growing up in rural Ghana, Gilbert Adum and his family survived on frogs. With a scarcity of meat here, these amphibians became the most accessible and sometimes only source of protein for villagers. But the excessive hunting of frogs means that many species now face extinction. Determined to undo the damage, Adum founded Save Ghana Frogs, the first non-profit in West Africa solely dedicated to amphibian conservation. Through outreach programmes, habitat restoration, research, and awareness campaigns, Adum and his team are fostering a hopeful future for frogs in the country. He has also introduced experimental beekeeping initiatives that utilise the insect’s feces to improve nitrogen in the soil and bolster native tree growth in amphibian habitats. Follow Adum as he helps these creatures bounce back from the brink. Visit saveghanafrogs.org/take-action to support his efforts.
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