Pulses are becoming more of a luxury food item than a stable protein in India as both demand and prices continue to rise. Similarly, poultry and dairy farmers are facing a major problem regarding the protein needs of animals. Protein Crisis in Food Even though the importation of pulses (dals or lentils) continues and 5,000 MT have arrived at the ports India with another 2,000 MT in transit, prices continue to move up. The government of India (GOI) plans to import an additional 2,000 MT, which will be sold at government-certified stores to its employees and the general public.Pulses are a staple of the Indian diet with tur dal (pisum sativum or pegion pea) particularly in great demand in south India. Its retail prices are at a high o...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.