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The Australian solution to any animal over-population appears to be to suggest adding surplus beasts to the cookbooks (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/jan/12/wild-camel-eat-australia). We have already had this suggestion in relation to the Kangaroo (Kanga kedgeree?) and now there is a suggestion that the booming camel populations (http://www.camelsaust.com.au/) could be trimmed by encouraging people to eat the meat (said to be a 'healthy option' between beef and venison) stewed (perhaps, as in Morocco, with prunes, caramelised onions or even apples). These mammals were, of course, first imported as transport for desert locations but have now become feral as a result of people turning to the 4-wheel drive. It does, for the sake of indigenous animals and plants, appear to be beneficial to limit their numbers. Strangely, suggestions that the UK could solve its Grey squirrel population problems in a similar manner have not be taken up with alacrity.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Slap Another Caramelised Camel on the Barbie?
The Australian solution to any animal over-population appears to be to suggest adding surplus beasts to the cookbooks (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/jan/12/wild-camel-eat-australia). We have already had this suggestion in relation to the Kangaroo (Kanga kedgeree?) and now there is a suggestion that the booming camel populations (http://www.camelsaust.com.au/) could be trimmed by encouraging people to eat the meat (said to be a 'healthy option' between beef and venison) stewed (perhaps, as in Morocco, with prunes, caramelised onions or even apples). These mammals were, of course, first imported as transport for desert locations but have now become feral as a result of people turning to the 4-wheel drive. It does, for the sake of indigenous animals and plants, appear to be beneficial to limit their numbers. Strangely, suggestions that the UK could solve its Grey squirrel population problems in a similar manner have not be taken up with alacrity.
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In response to complaints about the Canada Goose here in the UK I have often suggested that people eat the birds, but my suggestions are rarely met with much enthusiasm and I am often told they are inedible anyway, but I have found plenty of recipes online.
There is no tempting some people!
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