Post #213040 by Tikiwahine on Mon, Feb 6, 2006 4:56 PM

On 2006-02-06 06:40, mbonga wrote:

"Originally, the island was covered in a lush palm forest, however this supply of lumber was readily used for construction of boats and houses, and to assist with moving the Moai. Many of the remaining trees were cleared for agriculture. This land clearance left the island much depleted of resources, and this eventually left the islanders to resort to cannibalism."

I like children, could never eat a whole one though.