Research Article

Nutritional Taboos among the Fullas in Upper River Region, The Gambia

Table 5

Number of times that taboos for the kabilah were mentioned by the respondents.

Type of food taboos for the kabilah
Main source ofFood groupTypeNo. of times

Animal proteinsBirds EggsPartridges4
Guinea fowl3
Duck1
RodentsGambian rat1
Squirrel1
MammalsMonkey1
Wolf1
Warthog3
ReptilesMonitor lizard2
Other lizards1