Rumour has it that there are some two thousand cows on the island, 

most of them tucked away in ramshackle barns behind farmhouses.  

Others having the luxury of modern concrete block buildings.  

Despite this profusion of udders no Yoron milk appears in shops as 

these animals are purely to serve the meat industry, poor things.

A similar fate awaits the goats and locals register surprise when 

I inform them that goat milk is both tasty and nourishing, and also 

makes excellent cheese.  

Goat meat is a local delicacy and served up as a stew on festive occasions. 

From past experiences and hangovers I now I try to avoid such festivities.

Another lifeform in abundance here is the Yadokari (a big hermit crab) - 

one of  the luckiest  species on the island as the locals find it unappetizing. 

They're discreet little creatures but can be a bit of a nuisance in mating season if they decide to perform on the brick patio at 3.00am. 

Castanets is the closest parallel to describe the robust sound of their foreplay.