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