Evaluate without trying: the taste of meat from different animals (13 photos)

The fight between meat eaters and vegetarians will never end. Even though she is sluggish.





But even those who cannot imagine their life without juicy chops and tender cutlets still eat traditional varieties: pork, beef, lamb. Bird, rabbit, nutria. Meanwhile, they also eat other animals - both cute little ones and formidable predators. What does their meat taste like?

river pig



Hippopotamus meat is actively used for food in the habitats of this animal. According to the description, it has a sweetish taste and is something between beef and lamb.

Miracle Yudo





The whale is the largest mammal on the planet. And its meat is not like fish: tough, game-like, requiring preliminary marinating. It is often dried or eaten with a variety of sauces and seasonings.

Long-necked animal



Giraffe meat is considered tender and sweet by some, while tough by others. Giraffe hunting is a legal event, but strictly regulated.

Eh, Gennady...



Alligators in Asia, South Africa and the southern states of the United States are considered a delicacy. Their meat is distinguished by its firm texture and at the same time mild taste. According to most, it looks like a fish. The hunting of alligators is officially permitted, and they are also bred on farms specifically for their meat.

The biggest monkey



The gorilla is the largest and most massive ape on the planet. Although the meat has a relatively tender texture, it is salty and not particularly pleasant to the taste. This does not stop poachers: although gorilla hunting is prohibited, lovers of exotic food periodically purchase carcasses on African black markets.

Cute marsupial



Kangaroo is usually compared to beef: the meat of this Australian endemic is red, tender, and has a gamey flavor. In Australia, hunting these animals is allowed.

Big and weird



That’s exactly how elephant meat is described strangely by those who have tried it. Meat simultaneously includes fatty, gelatinous, and tough parts. Elephants are hunted in their habitat. And in other countries, the consumption of this type of meat is strictly regulated.

Teddy Bear



Bear meat also resembles game or beef: quite nutritious, can be either fatty or lean and even sweetish, depending on the diet of the animal.

Strange bird



Penguins are rarely hunted due to their habitat, which is very limited. But those who have tried their meat are not delighted: it is similar to beef, but oily and with a persistent fishy aftertaste. Hunting penguins is prohibited unless it is necessary for survival in extreme conditions.

Capybara



The capybara is the world's largest rodent. The meat is similar to pork with a subtle fishy aftertaste.

Shaggy and striped



The meat of lions and tigers resembles pork, but is quite dry, tough and has a gamey flavor. Lion hunting is controlled, and the meat can even sometimes be found in world markets. Striped predators are endangered, so you can only find their meat in Asian markets, very rarely. Exotic lovers consider it a delicacy and believe in its miraculous properties.

Striped horse



Actually, this is a horse. And zebra meat is similar to horse meat: red, tough, stringy. If desired, you can find it in various exotic markets around the world.

Have you ever eaten any exotic meat?