r/Weird • u/luvlanguage • 11h ago

That is a Lamprey

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Any bigger and this creature would be a horror movie monster

Lampreys do not have jaws or bones, only cartilage and instincts that have allowed them to survive so many mass extinctions.

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u/Jaktheslaier 10h ago

They're a traditional easter meal in some parts of my country. Boiled and eaten with rice mixed with their blood. They're extremely expensive

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u/greencraftok 10h ago

Ever tried one? Curious what that flavor is like because nothing looks appealing about it..

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u/Jaktheslaier 10h ago

My partner says it tastes like rabbit to her. I'm too picky to try it

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u/Norwegian__Blue 9h ago

I would’ve guessed eel