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FACTOID!!
An albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird, greater than 3 metres (10 feet).. or the length of one car.


Caterpillar plague


Caterpillar plague
A plaque of caterpillars is devastating crops in Cameroon's Eastern and Southern provinces. Farmers are advised to spread wood ash on leaves of their plants until chemicals can be provided with the government. A similar infestation in the 1980's was followed by a famine. One plantation owner said, "Not a single green plant is spared, from bananas to cocoyams to groundnuts."
MAY 18, 2001
The Vancouver Sun
MAY 18, 2001

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