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Zimbabweans eat lion that ate their livestock
Reuters ^ | 28 Nov 2004 09:24:28 GMT | Reuters

Posted on 11/28/2004 5:38:46 PM PST by 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.


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Humor; Miscellaneous; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: humor; hunting; lion; revenge
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To: Calpernia

Well, they are omnivorous, but the meat they get would be mostly found kills or garbage, and salmon in season.... their diet is predominantly berries.


21 posted on 11/28/2004 6:18:51 PM PST by HairOfTheDog (<<<loves her hubbit and the horse he rode in on :~D)
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To: Dog Gone

>>>>Lion farts are reportedly the grossest farts on earth

How about I just take your word on that?


22 posted on 11/28/2004 6:21:37 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: HairOfTheDog

Oh. So you mean they aren't hunters?

Why bear attacks then?


23 posted on 11/28/2004 6:22:36 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Darksheare

Keep it soaked (and I mean ice water) with water changes until you are changing mostly clear water.

Then you steak can be frozen until you are ready to cook.

And I'm serious about the stew. I have never tasted a better meat in one.


24 posted on 11/28/2004 6:24:06 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

So, how do you like your lion cooked?


25 posted on 11/28/2004 6:25:42 PM PST by REDWOOD99
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To: Calpernia

Black bear are not hunters.... and attacks are rare. Scrapes that do happen usually involve babies. Black bear are more likely to attack your ice chest than you, if they wander in to camp.

I only brought it up because in the lower 48, people who have tried bear meat probably are eating black bear.

Brown bears, Kodiaks and Grizzlies, are quite different, and their mileage varies.


26 posted on 11/28/2004 6:28:07 PM PST by HairOfTheDog (<<<loves her hubbit and the horse he rode in on :~D)
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To: Calpernia; HairOfTheDog

Understood.

Bear attacks in my neck of the woods are usually due to wounded bears, or momma bear getting annoyed by someone being vacant.

Grizzlies are unpredictable compared to black bears.
I have no idea what makes them tick.


27 posted on 11/28/2004 6:29:32 PM PST by Darksheare (I have friends, and I have co-conspirators.)
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To: Calpernia

Nope, you have to check that out for yourself. Do not trust my word on this.


28 posted on 11/28/2004 6:29:35 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: HairOfTheDog

Drat, should have waited for your response first!!


29 posted on 11/28/2004 6:30:17 PM PST by Darksheare (I have friends, and I have co-conspirators.)
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To: Dog Gone

You're sadistic.


30 posted on 11/28/2004 6:30:34 PM PST by Darksheare (I have friends, and I have co-conspirators.)
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To: Dog Gone

But that's in one of those "That's mean, but funny" ways.

And judging from sis' cat.. Lions will be a terrible foe indeed in that respect.


31 posted on 11/28/2004 6:34:59 PM PST by Darksheare (I have friends, and I have co-conspirators.)
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To: HairOfTheDog

Makes sense. Thanks for the tidbits!


32 posted on 11/28/2004 6:40:11 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Dog Gone

I 'smell' a setup!


33 posted on 11/28/2004 6:40:57 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia
have you ever noticed that, except for fish, we don't eat many predators

Professional courtesy I suppose..

34 posted on 11/28/2004 6:41:00 PM PST by muir_redwoods
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To: muir_redwoods

What about poultry? They are omnivorous. They aren't our predator; but aren't they considered predators?


35 posted on 11/28/2004 6:43:21 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Darksheare
I have a little cat named Reagan (after my hero, naturally). She weighs about 5 lbs.

The dog in the house weighs about 60 lbs and farts WAY too much. But Reagan's farts knock the dog and me unconscious.

It's annoying as hell.

36 posted on 11/28/2004 6:44:01 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone

I take it you don't burn too many candles at home :))


37 posted on 11/28/2004 6:45:18 PM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Dog Gone

My sis' cat 'Shadowraycer' will head into the room with the litterbox..
and then run from the room when he's done.
A second's worth of waiting will tell one WHY he's running.
I used to call him a "gas giant".
He's 10, and weighs in at 18 pounds.
(AND he's a big 'momma's boy' too!)


38 posted on 11/28/2004 6:45:49 PM PST by Darksheare (I have friends, and I have co-conspirators.)
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To: Calpernia

Replacing windows became a financial problem.


39 posted on 11/28/2004 6:47:36 PM PST by Dog Gone
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To: Calpernia; Darksheare

Lion. The other white meat.


40 posted on 11/28/2004 6:47:52 PM PST by TBarnett34 ("Unnngh!" -John F'n Kerry, 11/2/04)
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