Algeria’s purchases of French wheat are reported to be up 62 percent over last year. However, there are fears that the drop in its quality because of the heavy rains prior to harvest could mean that those particular sales will decline. Experts maintain, though, that there should not be a problem. Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS Ramadan ends this week (on 7 July in many countries) and is followed by the Eid al Fitr celebrations. Depending on the country, the Eid holidays can last two to five days with government offices, banks and most businesses (except retail) closed during this period.The wheat situation in Egypt is no clearer today than it was last week. There are many stories in the press about poor control of whe...
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.