Zimbabweans eat lion that ate their livestock

Reuters ^ | 28 Nov 2004 09:24:28 GMT | Reuters

[Calpernia]

HARARE, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Villagers took revenge on a lion that killed their livestock by barbecuing and eating it, Zimbabwe's state-owned Sunday Mail newspaper said.

"It ate our animals, so it is only fair that we eat it too," a villager said. The paper said some believed they would get lion-like bravery and strength from the meat.

The lion -- part of a pride that terrorised the Zimbabwean village for more than six months -- was shot dead by parks authorities. In an unusual move, villagers demanded the carcass.

[Calpernia]

I just found this funny.

[mlmr]

I was under the impression that predators and scavengers taste terrible.

[farmfriend]

Rights, farms, environment ping.
Let me know if you wish to be added or removed from this list.
I don't get offended if you want to be removed.

[Darksheare]

LOL!
"You ate my livestock, so I'll eat you."
Nice bit of vengeance to it.

[Darksheare]

They do, and can.
But the irony of it is amusing.

But I do hear tell that bear can be greatly improved in flavor.

Eaker, Humble, predators and scavengers , don't they usually taste terrible?
I seem to recall something about that, but will defer to yourknowledge.

Seems some village got vengeance on a lion that ate their livestock.

[eagle11]

He paid his restitution.

[SierraWasp]

Yer not saposed ta eat kitty kat, are ya? (watch it now!!!)

[SierraWasp]

Talk about "an eye for an eye!"

[Horatio Gates]

Tastes like spotted owl. Good eatin'

[mlmr]

But I do hear tell that bear can be greatly improved in flavor.


I have eaten bear...it is an acquired taste. Bearburger. bhah!

[Darksheare]

Ah.
Kinda like "rattlesnake"?

[dirtbiker]

Here, kitty, kitty, kitty.......

Tastes like chicken.....

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

"It ate our animals, so it is only fair that we eat it too," a villager said.

Food is food.

[HairOfTheDog]

I have eaten bear...it is an acquired taste. Bearburger. bhah!

And black bear are mostly vegetarian.

[F16Fighter]

In an unusual move, villagers demanded the carcass.

As an even more unusual move, the villagers also demanded a wok, and recipe book from the Iron Chefs.

[Calpernia]

I've eaten black bear. The trick is soaking it in ice water for several days with frequent water changes.

It made a fine stew.

[Calpernia]

You are kidding me? I honestly thought they were omnivorous.

[Darksheare]

I'm going to have to try that.

[Dog Gone]

Lion farts are reportedly the grossest farts on earth. You could not pay me a million bucks to have a lion steak.