…and how can I not considering that gamblers in South Africa think that smoking vulture brains will give them an edge in gambling, and the practice could drive the Cape Vulture Gyps coprotheres (listed as vulnerable by BirdLife International) to extirpation in some parts of South Africa. The upcoming World Cup, of course, has increased gambling in South Africa, and, presumably, the killing of vultures and the smoking of their brains.
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Africa, yes a place where the black-and-white contrast beyond just colors, where gamblers smoke vultures brains.. I can´t help it but laugh and cry at the same time. It is so painful to see so many resources wasted on the MASSIVE constructions and preparations for the world cup! In contrast there are so many Africans starving! Yes, I hate governmmet-people (politicians)who care less about humans, and much less about birds! Here is a link to global hunger: http://www.bread.org/hunger/global/
I totally agree with you Renato.