Mugabe's 'Noah's Ark' gift to Kim Jong Il sparks outrage

cnn.com ^ | May 18, 2010 | Brad Lendon

Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:16:51 AM by Free ThinkerNY

The British conservation group Born Free has joined the outcry against a plan by Zimbabwe to ship a “Noah’s Ark” of wildlife, including two young elephants, to North Korea.

News reports last week said the animals, reportedly two of every species in Zimbabwe’s 14,600 square kilometer Hwange National Park, are to be a gift from Zimbawean President Robert Mugabe to his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong Il.

“We can see no conservation benefit to these plans, and are concerned about the substantial threat to the welfare of the individual animals involved,” Born Free said in a statement on its website.

The group said the 18-month-old elephants are unlikely to fare well during the approximate 7,000 mile trip and afterward when they get to North Korea.

“Baby elephants normally continue to suckle from their mothers for 4 years, so removal at this young age could have a severe physical impact in terms of nutrition, immunity and other developmental issues. It is also certain to have a huge impact on the emotional and social development of the young animals,” the group’s statement said.

Other animals to be included in the transfer include black and white rhinos, cheetahs, lions, leopards, giraffes and zebras, according to news reports.

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1 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:16:51 AM by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Finally! Fresh meat in North Korea!

2 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:21:23 AM by Blood of Tyrants (The US will not die with a whimper. It will die with thundering applause from the left.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Think of all the North Koreans you could feed with two elephants.

3 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:22:16 AM by Brilliant
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To: Free ThinkerNY

How does one cook elephant anyway?

4 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:28:24 AM by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard .. Chuck DeVore - CA Senator. Believe.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
include black and white rhinos, cheetahs, lions, leopards, giraffes and zebras, according to news reports.

Two thoughts:

Yes, RINOs come in all different colors, and should be replaced at the soonest possible election.

The reason Mugabe didn't include a successful farmer in the collection is that they are an endangered species.

/johnny
5 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:29:05 AM by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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Those animals will be treated more kindly than the general population of N. Korea. Probably fed better, too.

6 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:31:50 AM by Flying right
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To: Brilliant

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Who killed thi selephant?

I did — with my club!

Your...club...? How big is your club?

Oh, about 40 members.

7 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:44:51 AM by Touch Not the Cat (Where is the light? Wonder if it's weeping somewhere...)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

The liberal’s hero, mugabe, (strange, they don’t sing his praises much anymore), doesn’t care about millions of africans dying under his watch? And the animal rights people think he’ll care about a few animals?

8 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:01:16 AM by LouAvul
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The liberal’s hero, mugabe, (strange, they don’t sing his praises much anymore), doesn’t care about millions of africans dying under his watch?

You should post some of those Liberal praises of Mugabe. I'll bet they sound really stupid now.
9 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:08:35 AM by Doe Eyes
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To: NormsRevenge
How does one cook elephant anyway?

ELEPHANT STEW

~ 1 Elephant, Medium size

~ 2 rabbits (optional)

~ gravy

Cut elephant into bite size pieces (this should take no more than 3 days) and cover with gravy.

Cook over kerosene fire for about 4 weeks at 465 degrees F.

This elephant serves 3,800 adults and 35 children.

If more are expected, two rabbits may be added.

Do this only if absolute necessary, as most people do not like to find a hare in their stew.
10 posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:39:26 AM by PrinterEagle