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South Africa's National Symbol Identification

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Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter

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Most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols.

South Africa has five national animal and plant symbols: springbok, fish, bird, flower, tree and tree.

Only a tiny fraction of South Africans could name all of them, says Ondwela Tshikombeni .

The South African National Biodiversity Institute and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture could promote them during September 's heritage month celebrations.

They could engage the public by popularizing their names in the different official languages of the country and their roles in folklore and indigenous knowledge.

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