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Springbok – a national symbol and a national dish

The Kudu is one of many species of antelope and there are two varieties; the Greater Kudu and Lesser Kudu.  The males of both species have highly curved and elaborate,louboutin, spiral horns, which along with the meat are prized by hunters.  Found living in savannah areas they inhabit scrub and thickets, melting into the background camouflaged by their grey/brown coats.   The two varieties of the Kudu are striped; the lesser Kudu usually has up to fourteen stripes,nike tn, while the greater has fewer – up to about six.  Kudu have been hunted for many centuries, prized for their lean meat which is a little like venison.  The Kudu is naturally shy and has evolved the ability to stand stock still for hours at a time in order to avoid detection,louboutin pas cher, however, the popularity of Kudu based biltong suggests that it still needs to work on this survival strategy.  

OK,jeans diesel, so that's a little harsh, but thanks to deep respect for the native wildlife,air jordan retro, South African antelopes are well protected and well-loved if only because they have helped build a nation and its favourite snack.  South African biltong is virtually a national dish, believed to have origins in the cured meats brought by early settlers, alongside existing traditions of turning the abundant local wildlife into a viable source of food. Biltong for many non-South Africans is considered to be a dried/cured beef product, but South Africans have remained determinedly inventive when it comes to producing this particularly healthy snack and the varieties available are only limited by what you could catch.  Ostrich biltong and other game varieties have long been popular as the game variety is often healthier. It is higher in protein,polo ralph lauren,jordan Scobee Foods, Healthy Convenience Food & Re, has low levels of fat and easy to, well, source.  Here are some of the other varieties.

Kudu - shy, retiring and very palatable  

The Springbok has been not only a national symbol for South Africa in the past,abercrombie Privacyiconclient Exe Error - Want to,louboutin, but a national dish too.  The Springbok is also from the antelope family and is common in the south west of the African continent and closely resembles deer.  With a brown upper body and white underside, springbok are particularly distinctive.  Herds of Springbok are spread across South Africa,louboutin How to remove virus on Win7 system,jordan, Namibia and Botswana and have created some of the largest herds that have ever been recorded.  Grazing and browsing on savannah grasses and shrubs, the animals are resilient,mercurial vapor, hardy and very fast indeed – being able to reach speeds of over 50mph at least.  Not fast enough for South African hunters, however,abercrombie, and being one of the most populous species of antelope in the region they have been a target for game hunters since pre-historic times.  The Springbok is, thankfully, one of the few species considered to be rising in numbers, so the South African taste for game biltong has not put it in any particular danger.     

One of the main reasons that South Africa has been so popular for so long with the human race has been its abundance of natural resources – including a hugely diverse range of animal species.  This wealth of game has resulted in a peculiarly South African cuisine but has also created a sense of respect for the region's wildlife.  In addition to hunting and farming game, reserves and National Parks have protected the habitats and lives of these unique creatures, allowing them to survive and continue to contribute to the stunning eco-system that is South Africa, providing a lesson that many countries could learn from.