Cerro Azul, one of the volcanoes on the largest island began erupting May 31. The eruption is thought to pose no threat to the island's population of giant tortoises. Read the stories on May 31.
Bird flu has arrived in Africa, confirming earlier fears (see reports from Oct 17). Experts worry that the disease may spread faster than in other areas due to inadequate quarantine measures in affected African countries. Read collected reports starting Feb 9.
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