17 Animals People Actually Eat
Nathan Johnson
Published
07/28/2014
what some people call dinner
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Gorilla - This endangered species has been traditionally eaten in some African cultures, even to this day. -
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Donkey - Donkey meat is served in Italy and is considered quite the treat due to its delicious taste. -
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Pigeon - Their meat is said to be mild and tender, making Pigeon a much sought after dish in France. -
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Ant - Ants can be found in numerous dishes, the French put them in chocolate bars, while in Copenhagen they are prepared as part of a salad. -
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Elephant - Poachers mainly hunt Elephant for their tusks, but they can also produce around a half ton of meat. -
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Tarantula - These Arachnids are considered a delicacy in some parts of Cambodia. -
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Fruit Bats - In Micronesia Fruit Bats Are eaten as part of a soup. -
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Silkworm - Said to have a bitter taste, these worms are typically fried and when you bite them, their juices POP out! -
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Squirrel - Squirrel brains are regularly consumed in America and are considered a delicacy in some areas of Kentucky. -
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Snail - In case you didnt know, Escargot is snail. A staple of most rich and fancy dinner parties. -
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Octopus - We all know Calamari is fried octopus, but the photo youre seeing below is Sannakji, an octopus meant to be eaten while it is alive. -
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Scorpion - Fried Scorpion is served up as a snack and apparently have a taste akin to popcorn. -
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Roach - Eaten raw or fried, Roaches are consumed around the world and evidently have a taste similar to shrimp. -
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Rat - Eating this rodent would actually give you a big boost of protein. -
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Ostrich - Ostrich meat is actually very lean and has been made into burgers right here in America. -
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Frog - Frog Sashimi is a fresh frog meal. When I say fresh frog, I mean that it is literally killed in front of your eyes and is meant to be consumed immediately. -
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Duck Embryo - This is typically consumed in Southeast Asia as a treat called Balut
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