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Poacher caught in Madagascar with grilled lemurs
15 February 2011, 06:41
Alan BunnPoacher caught in Madagascar with grilled lemurs
Poacher caught in Madagascar with grilled lemursPolice in Madagascar have arrested a poacher accused of killing and grilling 32 lemurs, a small primate whose meat is increasingly prized as a delicacy, a local conservation group said Monday.
The poacher was arrested on Friday in the north-eastern city of Vohemar near the Loky-Manambato wildlife preserve, Fanamby, a non-governmental organisation that monitors the preserve, said in a statement.
"The man was arrested as he ... was to enter Vohemar. In this area, lemur can be eaten in small restaurants, even if of course it is not officially on the menu," said Fanamby's secretary general, Serge Rajaobelina.
"The man has admitted to having two accomplices, who the police are actively searching for," he added.
The hunting of lemurs, a species native to Madagascar of which many varieties are threatened with extinction, is illegal in the country and punishable by two to five years in prison.
Fanamby said that despite efforts to raise awareness against poachers in local communities, "demand among consumers for delicacies based on meat from poached animals is on the rise". - AFP
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15 February 2011, 21:22
eyedocI much prefer my lemur fried.
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
16 February 2011, 01:10
WillWhat's a lemur? A chicago grade school dropout?
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16 February 2011, 02:22
bobgrowquote:
Originally posted by Will:
What's a lemur? A chicago grade school dropout?
Careful now, our President may take offense at a swipe at his hometown.
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16 February 2011, 02:46
Alan BunnThey are delicious with fava beans and a nice Chianti.
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16 February 2011, 03:18
PSmithLemur...the other white meat...
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16 February 2011, 19:50
reddy375I guess he likes to eat them
19 February 2011, 08:32
Dr. Mike H.I think Mr. Pres might think they are kin.
19 February 2011, 08:37
<generalwar>quote:
Originally posted by Alan Bunn:
They are delicious with fava beans and a nice Chianti.
19 February 2011, 11:39
Milo ShanghaiPoached and then grilled?
19 February 2011, 19:54
bwanamrmYuuummmmmm, lemurs!
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19 February 2011, 21:50
Alan Bunnquote:
Originally posted by Milo Shanghai:
Poached and then grilled?
I really shouldn't encourage you guys.
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20 February 2011, 02:53
China Fleet SailorAny recipe that works with vervet or colobus will work with lemur.
Frankly, while the guy deserved to be jailed for killing the lemurs, he should have been shot for grilling them.
They're only at their best when stewed.
Barbarian.