No go for humans but wildlife finds sanctuary in DMZ between North and South Korea

NBC ^ | Isaac Lee and Leila Sackur

[BenLurkin]

Golden eagles, goats and wild cats are among the 6,168 wildlife species were found in new street view images released by Google this week which offer a rare glimpses into life behind the civilian control line.

Slicing across the entire peninsula, the DMZ includes a range of environments from rocky mountains to rivers and tidal swamps.

Away from landmines buried beneath the border zone’s soil, otters and endangered Manchurian trout swim freely in the Imjin river which flows from North to South Korea.

And animals such as long-tailed mountain goats, classified as endangered by South Korea’s environment ministry, can be spotted in the rocky terrain of the Taebaek mountains.

Virtual tours on Google street view show the untouched volcanic landscapes of the Hantan river gorge, with high granite walls and sandy beaches, and the grassy high moors of Yongneup, a haven for wetland flora.

[cyclotic]

That’s not news to many of us.

I used to work with a Korean guy who was stationed on the DMZ when he was in the army.

He said that at night, the soldiers frequently fired on herds of pigs and deer thinking they were North Korean invaders.

[moovova]

"Over there, Mr President, we have nice succulent pig. Along stream there is very tasty deer. You choose and we send out patrol to bring back for you're supper. Ah, look, sir...wild turkey. Not see very often. That is your cook's specialty!

[moovova]

"That not turkey, you idiot. That Vice President of United States. You no eat her..she eat you! That HER specialty!"

[KingLudd]

” ... new street view images released by Google ... “

Oh really? Street view? I’d like to know how Google did that in the DMZ. Moronic writer.

[Hiddigeigei]

Tigers?