Guinea pig, or cuy, is a common source of protein in Peru with an estimated 65 million rodents eaten annually. The meat is compared to rabbit and traditionally prepared by grilling. Other unusual animals eaten include squirrel brains in Kentucky, fried scorpions in China, and rat cane in Ghana. Peruvians really do eat rodents: Guinea […]
Rodents are small mammals with ever-growing teeth and sharp incisors used for gnawing. They make up 40% of mammalian biodiversity and include species such as mice, rats, squirrels, and beavers. Rodents range in size from the small African pygmy mouse to the capybara, the largest living rodent. They are successful due to their small size, […]
