Why will Chinese people eat a species to extinction?

An employee with the Wildlife Conservation Society's China office said that the Cantonese “will eat anything” – and the most sought-after delicacies are endangered species. read more

Most Chinese don’t eat endangered species. In general, Chinese like to eat delicious food, no matter whether the food looks ugly, disgusting, or cute. To name a few, Balut (food) - Wikipedia. The most disgusting food in the world. 10 Weirdest Chinese Foods You're Afraid to Eat. Chinese have been doing this for thousands of years. read more

An employee with the Wildlife Conservation Society’s China office said that the Cantonese “will eat anything” – and the most sought-after delicacies are endangered species. Among the most regularly eaten in Guangdong are: the pangolin, the monitor lizard, the giant salamander, wild snakes, owls and the yellow-breasted bunting. read more