The difficulties in Syria have caused a change in regional shipping patterns as grain cargoes, which in the past would have enterd Syria's ports for discharge to that country, Jordan and Iraq, appear to now be unloading in Israel for delivery to Jordan at an estimated cost savings of 5 percent.
Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Port agents in Yemen are reporting that grain vessel inspections are currently facing delays of up to five days due to the need to conduct the checks outside of the port before entry is permitted.The Romanian government has issued information regarding that country's grain exports to date. It indicated that corn exports are up by 18 percent, mainly to Spain (616,000 MT), Italy (28...
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...
