What does leopard taste like

Have you ever visited the local zoo and found yourself wondering how a juicy hunk of boiled penguin breast might taste? In addition to being ethically dubious, their consumption is illegal in many countries. This article is designed to help satisfy your curiosity and not stoke your appetite. Elephant feet: part of a complete breakfast! These hardy reptiles were a dietary staple to traveling sailors throughout the 19th century. It is more tender than zebra and if I had to pick between the two, it would be giraffe.

It was more of a novelty item, check it off the list type of thing and that is exactly what I did. Croc is a white meat and somewhere in between chicken and pork.

Also this meat must be eaten fresh otherwise it dries up quickly and loses all its texture and taste. Another antelope that is incredibly tender and juicy. They have it frequently at the Carnivore. I found impala to be more tough than the similar springbok however. Springbok is the national animal of South Africa, and the mascot for all the national sports teams. It is also an incredibly decadent. It tastes somewhere between veal and beef but like all the other game meats, is a much leaner alternative to beef.

Oryx, also known as Gemsbok in South Africa is commonly found roaming the dunes and plains of Namibia. The meat tastes quite similar to beef but obviously leaner and just as juicy and succulent. The best place to eat this I found was in Namibia , where Oryx are more commonly found. The meat is tender and juicy like pork but leaner and with a side of beef kick if that makes any sense. Warthog ribs are to die and they pack more flavor than their docile cousins.

Not a big fan of this one. Zebras are horses and taste like horses; the meat is extremely red, tough, gamey, and chewy making this my least favorite. Weighing up to pounds, this is likely the only one of the big 5 that can be eaten easily. Lions and Leopards are predators so those are a bit too exotic for most.

Rhinos are extremely endangered. Nevertheless, cape buffalo meat is not easily found but it tastes nearly identical to North American bison meat. I always wondered if people just hunted them off the streets or farmed them but there are MANY of them to go around.

Regardless, you can find their meats in the grocery stores and commonly at restaurants. It is a white meat similar to chicken but has a gamey taste to it like pheasant. I really appreciate your research. I made my article for my culinary arts program so easy to put together.

Thank you. Thanks Johnny for describing it so well. Thanks Sreetam! Hi Johnny…. Thanks again for an honest and very entertaining blog on the wild meats available in our country…loved it!! The Chobe had an incredibly healthy amount of eles when I was there! A crocodile would eat you without blinking an eye. Just food for thought …. Sorry for the typos! I think my phone is getting LAZY!! You can probably figure out what I meant…..

Take it easy out there, be safe and thanks for sharing!! This is a great looking blog so far. I just stumbled across this post and really appreciate this portion on game meats because I also like non-traditional foods, especially leaner meats. Good stuff, man. Thanks Drew! You have to try the meats because why the hell not right? And awesome idea about the motorcycle.

Horse meat is common in Quebec, Canada. You go to a grocery store and see ground beef, ground turkey, ground veal and ground horse meat. Surprisingly, the horse meat is often cheaper than the beef too.

Succulent and super tender, better than beef in my opinion. So, for me, dining on horse is a bit of tasty revenge. So tender and juicy — delicious. One tasty animal — part of a rack of Wild Boar. Wapiti is essentially another name for Elk. This large deer species is a great protein-rich meat. I enjoy the natural taste of both meats, without needing any real seasoning besides salt and pepper.

The second largest ungulate found in North America after the Musk Ox. This is easily the most commonly accepted, and eaten animal on this list.

But, for foreigners visiting Canada or the US, Bison can be a surprise meat discovery. Sometimes with some bacon on top, for a little extra animal love. When I first had Impala in Botswana I was actually surprised at how tender it was, after having seen them leap and bound around so much in the wild I figured they had to be a tough meat. Impala, a favourite food of African predators and tasty too! Oh baby, perhaps the best meal I had in Bolivia was a big Llama steak cooked over a grill out on the salt flats.

After recently visiting Peru, I was finally able to test out the theory held by other travellers I know that Alpaca tastes even better than Llama. Perhaps…I tried succulent, tasty morsels of Alpaca meat almost every day I was in Peru, it was that good! At home in Canada it is growing in popularity to start an Alpaca farm for their wool.

There you have it, ten tasty species, plus a couple of extra relatives thrown in for good measure! Did any of these surprise you? Oh, and watch for my not-so-tasty animals list coming soon too! Although with a lot of these, particularly elk and horse you need to know how to cook them. Ayngelina recently posted..

Food Friday: Chowder for a cause. Hey Ayngelina! You really need to scope out some tasty Camels to try! Would love to knock off the whole list one day though. I noticed shark was missing from the list. Kenin- TheConstantRambler recently posted..

Shark steak…all I can say is ….. Very good, but be careful not to cook it too much since it does get a little tough. Personally, I preferred the latter. Happy eating! Hey Lilian! I need to have it again! Horse meat is readily available in Italy from restaurants to the grocery store and even as a pizza topping. Feels like trying dog to me.

Another tasty meat I tried recently was kangaroo. And I love reindeer meat! Jennifer recently posted.. Oddly though I had friends this summer who both either owned horses or trained people to ride them…and they both wanted to eat horse!

I would certainly eat a bite from all of those given a chance! Wild boar is quite a treat here in Hungary along with the sweet truffle. I do enjoy rabbits…. Cheryl Keit recently posted.. Places: — part two. Hey Cheryl! Something about those hoofed animals…oh so good! And whale, if done right.