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Giant gerbils infest China
An explosion of gerbils is decimating vast areas of grasslands in Chinaâs north-western Xinjiang region, with some of the prairies completely destroyed by hundreds of rodent burrows, according to authorities in the region. The Great Gerbil found in many parts of Central Asia can be up to 16 inches long from head to tail. Officials say the gerbils have damaged more than 11m acres of grassland about the size of Switzerland. This is reported to be the worst rodent disaster to hit this region of Xinjiang in 10 years. Authorities are trying to combat the gerbils, not only by using poison, but also by breeding eagles to devour them. Of course, after the eagles run out of gerbils theyâll start eating people. Posted by: Steve 2003-08-19 |
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