Portrait of a Comorant at the Jurong Bird Park. In Japan, these birds are used for traditional fishing (ukai) - the fisherman puts it on a leash and a metal ring is fitted around it's neck, preventing the bird from swallow it's catch. Apparently, the fish tastes better if caught by the bird, as the fish suffers less when it's killed in it's neck (the alternative being asphyxiation). At the end of a hard day's work, the bird is rewarded with it's last catch.
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| DrAW! from nigeria | 12 Feb 2008, 02:59 |
this isn't just a textbook shot
it's a whole campaign poster...this bird could run for president!
it's a whole campaign poster...this bird could run for president!
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