Lizard Previously Unknown To Science Found On Vietnam Menu 133
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from the try-the-bigfoot-burger dept.
from the try-the-bigfoot-burger dept.
eldavojohn writes "A lizard long served on the menu in the Mekong Delta has recently caught the attention of scientists when it was noted that all animals in the species appeared identical as well as female. The species appears to be a hybrid of two other species (like a mule or liger). But the curious thing is that this hybrid isn't sterile — it reproduces asexually. The species, known for some time in Vietnam, has now officially been named Leiolepis ngovantrii."
Hmmm.. what if (Score:1, Interesting)
It tastes quite good, really. (Score:0, Interesting)
It tastes best when fried. It is crispy and sweet, similar to snakes.
I used to hunt these lizards and ate them once in a while but mainly I fed them to my pigs. Back then (more than 20 years ago), few people ate them.
Re:Hmmm.. what if (Score:3, Interesting)
Be glad we got to see it... (Score:3, Interesting)
Be glad we got to see it before we eat it into extinction (too.)
Predicted by The Onion (Score:2, Interesting)
http://www.theonion.com/articles/new-delicious-species-discovered,1331/
According to which definition of species? (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:Biggest question not answered! (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:TERRIBLE RESTAURANT!!!!! (Score:3, Interesting)
Info [wikipedia.org]