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Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter
The robin won. The first national animal to be used as a symbol in South Africa was the springbuck (or springbok), proposed in 1906 as a name for the country’s rugby team ahead of a tour of Europe.
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South Africa: Only 3% of South Africans Can Name All Five National Animals and Plants. Why These Symbols Matter
The robin won. The first national animal to be used as a symbol in South Africa was the springbuck (or springbok), proposed in 1906 as a name for the country's rugby team ahead of a tour of Europe.
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Only 3% Of South Africans Can Name All Five National Animals And Plants. Why These Symbols Matter
King protea. Carol Phillips/iStock/Getty Images Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols. These are the national animal (springbok ...