Residents of Yulin in South China celebrated the yearly summer solstice with a dog meat festival over the weekend, despite protests from animal rights advocates.

To eat or not to eat certain animals is a debate that can go on and on, and it is not a unique issue in Yulin. Some people choose to avoid certain food out of personal, religious or health concerns, while others continue eating certain animal dishes, which might not considered friendly now, as a tradition.

Here we examine a few unique food items that are eaten in different countries.

Snake pizza. A US pizza joint has created a bizarre pizza topping using swamp creatures such as python, alligator and frog, according to a local report on Jan 16, 2014. The idea was born at Evans Neighborhood Pizza in Fort Myers, Florida, after employees there discussed the invasion of pythons in the area - naming the creation the "Everglades Pie." The 14-inch feast costs almost $40 because of its unusual ingredients. [Photo/IC]

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