A man suspected of rhino poaching -- or technically, a man suspected of attempted rhino poaching -- was apparently killed by an elephant and his body eaten by lions last week. When family members contacted game rangers to see if the remains could be recovered for burial, only a skull and a pair of pants were found.
The man's four suspected accomplices, who tried to carry his body out of the game park, were arrested and were expected to be charged with poaching. The park director issued a statement of condolence to the man's family, which included the following: "Entering Kruger National Park illegally and on foot is not wise."
Most of us, of course, are used to our position at the top of ye olde food chain because we do not live in areas where there are wild animals large enough to eat us. In other areas of the world, it is not so. "Opposable thumbs?" one lion was heard to comment. "Oh yeah, they were delicious."
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