“…Game is distinguished by the characteristic texture, taste and color of its meat, which differs from poultry and farmyard animals; it is normally darker, presents a stronger taste, and is often tougher, depending to the age and type of animal (Cobos, De La Hoz, Cambero, & Ordo´n˜ez, 1995). Moreover, the meat from wild animals has a good nutritional value due to its low muscle fat content and its high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (Cobos, Veiga, & Dı´az, 2000;Cobos et al, 1995;Hoffman & Wiklund, 2006;Polak, Rajar, Gasperlin, & Zlender, 2008). However, the research about the quality of meat from wild animals is mainly on mammals (rabbit, hare, deer, etc.).…”