8 weird animals people eat around the world

Witchetty Grub (Australia) - Large white larvae of the cossid moth, eaten raw or lightly cooked by Indigenous Australians. It’s considered a rich source of protein.

Balut (Philippines) - A fertilized duck egg with a nearly developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell.

Hákarl (Iceland) - Fermented shark meat, known for its strong ammonia-rich smell and taste. It's considered a delicacy in Iceland.

Fugu (Japan) - Pufferfish that is highly poisonous if not prepared correctly. Specialized chefs prepare it to ensure safety.

Escamoles (Mexico) - Edible larvae and pupae of ants harvested from the roots of the Agave tequilana (tequila) or Agave americana plants. They are often referred to as "insect caviar."

Sannakji (South Korea) - Live octopus that is cut into small pieces and served immediately, with the tentacles still squirming on the plate.

Guinea Pig (Peru) - Known locally as cuy, this rodent is traditionally roasted or fried and served during special occasions.

Century Egg (China) - Also known as a hundred-year egg, it's a duck, chicken, or quail egg that has been preserved in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice hulls for several weeks to months, resulting in a dark-colored yolk and jelly-like egg white.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports