Mugabe makes Noah's Ark

[zephr]

http://www.news.com.au/world/giraffe...-1225868582493

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/18...parks-outrage/

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.

Johnny Rodrigues, head of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force, said teams of trappers are working in the Hwange park around the clock to fulfill the Mugabe order, according to a report in The Zimbabwean newspaper. He said his group was trying to enlist international influence to block the transfer.

North Korea’s zoos do not meet international standards, he said.

Born Free agreed. “Our fear is that the facilities in North Korea would fall far short of even the most basic requirements for the physical and psychological well-being of the animals,” the organization said.

But according to a report from The Standard newspaper in Zimbabwe, the country’s parks chief, Vitalis Chadenga, said Zimbabwe is sending experts to North Korea to be sure the animals are properly cared for.

Now we all know both Mr Kim and Mugabe are insane as hell but this kind of takes the top prize. What possible delusional fantasy can Kim be having unless it's the plan of being able to eat every animal in Zimbabwe? Can anyone tell what's going through his mind these days?

[Gwynplaine]

Under the influence of African mythos he probably wants to devour one of every animal penis to absorb their magical male potency. But really you hit it on the head with the insane as hell comment.

"Born Free agreed. “Our fear is that the facilities in North Korea would fall far short of even the most basic requirements for the physical and psychological well-being of the animals,” the organization said."

Not to mention the human beings who live there for frigs sakes.

[Kuya]

Since when are north koreans humans.

[Alleya]

Well... I guess it's a step up from bulldozing all markets, orchards, farmland, etc, in order to cleanse the country of the taint of capitalism.

[Atreides]

considering the last time someone shipped animals to North Korea (giant rabbits sent for breeding purposes to help solve North Koreas food woes) they were reportedly eaten as part of the birthday celebration banquet for Kim Jung-Il, I would be really surprised if these animals don't suffer the same fate

also I wouldnt be surprised if this was all just some guise to send large amounts of unrefined uranium to NK for processing, some sort of secret joint nuclear development between North Korea and Zimbabwe? Both of them are crazy enough

[Jaybar]

Are you saying the animals will have uranium shoved up their ass wrapped in lubed condoms?

[Feedmenow]

considering the last time someone shipped animals to North Korea (giant rabbits sent for breeding purposes to help solve North Koreas food woes) they were reportedly eaten as part of the birthday celebration banquet for Kim Jung-Il, I would be really surprised if these animals don't suffer the same fate

To be fair, the rabbits eat like pigs and reproduce like... rabbits. The amount of food needed to sustain the rabbits would be far more than their nutritional value.

Besides, how would Kim even pretend to have any power if he's too busy feeding one of these
http://i49.tinypic.com/2l0xs5.jpg

5 lbs of carrots? Obviously not desirable for a crazed dictator, even if it had some comedic value.

[Kuya]

That must be shooped...

[Plow]

Pfft my cat would still manage to bring that fucker home in its mouth.

[Feedmenow]

That must be shooped...

Nope, google Giant Rabbit.

Pfft my cat would still manage to bring that fucker home in its mouth.

My cat (16-20lb iirc) is a fat fuck, and the rabbits(42lb) would still be about twice his weight.

[Deftscythe]

Nope, google Giant Rabbit.

I actually thought Kuya was saying someone should shop the dude holding it into Glorious Leader Kim.

[Vandalhart]

Are you saying the animals will have uranium shoved up their ass wrapped in lubed condoms?

This was the first thought that came to my mind when I read the article.