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The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. Ostriches cannot fly but they can run as fast as 50 kilometres per hour (30 miles per hour).


Rare trees poached for souvenirs


Rare trees poached for souvenirs
The Aboriginal instrument, the didgeridoo, is popular with tourists visiting Australia, but they are endangering a rare species of tree. The most frequently used tree in the didgeridoo black market is the rare eucalypt 'eucalyptus phoenica.' Environmental authorities are planning a tagging system to prevent poaching and protect this tree.
APRIL 28, 2001
The Vancouver Sun
APRIL 28, 2001

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