Voice of America: Locust Swarms Forming in West Africa Oct 23rd 2012, 14:51 Voice of America | Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries | | Locust Swarms Forming in West Africa Oct 23rd 2012, 14:21 Four countries in West Africa have been put on alert for the likely arrival of swarms of Desert Locusts. If uncontrolled, a small swarm can eat the same amount of food in one day as 35-thousand people. Locust swarms are currently forming in Chad, northern Mali and northern Niger. But expert Keith Cressman said they're not expected to stay there very long. "As we're at the end of the rainy season, the vegetation is drying out, conditions are becoming unfavorable for Desert Locusts, the ... | | | | |
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