To study the attitude, perception and knowledge of people towards Frogs and Toads

Your contribution will help scientists gain important insights towards research of lesser known taxa. This will further enable us in taking appropriate steps towards evidence-based conservation in the future.
Time required: 5 minutes

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Part 1: Tell us about yourself

1. Do you call yourself a “nature lover”?



2. Describe your love for nature in your words?



3. If God gave you a chance to be someone other than a human being - which animal would you rather be?



4. Are you concerned with the current biodiversity crisis?



5. Which animal is your favourite from the below pictures – rank in the order of most liked (1) to least liked (7)





   


Part 2: Identify the animals

1. Can you identify the animals in the pictures above?



2. What do you know about the animals in the pictures above?



3. Do you think these animals are found in India?



4. Where are you most likely to see such animals?



5. Do you think these animals are declining in your surrounding areas or in your country?



6. What according to you is the reason behind decline in amphibians?



7. Do you care about the animals in the pictures?



8. Why? (Please explain your answer in short)



Part 3: Share your knowledge [pls do not Google, we’re not judging you on your knowledge, tell us whatever you already know] Look at the pictures and answer the following:


1. These animals are often associated with water and monsoons

2. The animals largely eat insects and provide an important ecosystem service by regulating pests in our surroundings

3. All such animals are poisonous and must not be touched

4. There are more than 5000 different species of such animals in the world

5. These animals inform us about the health of the environment

6. The population of these animals is declining at a faster rate than birds

Part 4: Share your feelings


1. I love the animals in the pictures above

2. I would like to know more about these animals

3. These animals have cultural and religious significance and should be valued

4. I think the animals above are ugly and do not catch my attention

5. These animals do not need conservation at the moment - we should be worried about other larger issues

Part 5: Share your voice

1. How can you contribute to research or conservation?

If others (Please Specify):



2. In your own opinion suggest possible ways of conservation of amphibians in India