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- How much fruit and vegetables did PNG produce in 2002?
- How much fruit and vegetables are consumed in Port Moresby annually?
- How much fruit and vegetables are consumed in Lae annually?
- How much poultry did PNG produce in 2001?
- How many eggs are produced in PNG annually?
- How much pig meat (pork - ham - poro) did PNG produce in 2001?
- What is a Spanish Dancer?
- What is often referred to as the "butterflies of the sea"?
- Is the Klinki pine the tallest tree in P.N.G? Where abouts is it and how high is it?
- What is the scientific name for the "bubblegum tree" and does it have a commercial or other value? A friend of mine who lives on the black lakes near Ambunti has planted some many years ago and wants to know if they have a commercial value.
- Can you give me a list of endangered animal species in PNG?
- Are there any books or field guides on the birds of PNG?
What is the currency exchange rate to the $AU?
- Are their cows in PNG?
- How many species of mammals are there in PNG?
- I know that peanuts are grown in PNG but is there any processing of this product in the country?
- How many different bird species are there in PNG?
- How many bird species are there in PNG?
- How many birds of paradise can be found in PNG?
- What are the two species of bee-eaters found in PNG?
- What is the most frequently seen small falcons in PNG?
- How tall does the flightless Cassowary grow?
- I hear that there is an unusual bird that is poisonous - what is the name of this bird?
- How many bananas does PNG produce annually?
- How many native types of bananas are there in PNG?
- What is the main hinderance to banana production in PNG?
- Are ants a problem in PNG?
- What birds are commonly found around Tari Gap area of PNG?
- What are some of the types of Nautilus found in PNG?
- Where was the rare Nautilus scrobiculatus first trapped?
- Can I find the Crusty Nautilus in PNG?
- Where can you find Matschie's baby Tree Kangaroo?
- I have heard about a lady that looks after eels in PNG. Where can I find her?
- What are Galip Nuts?
- Where do Galip Nuts grow?
- How long does the Galip Tree produce nuts?
- Is it possible to commercialy farm Galip Nuts?
- What are Okari Nuts?
- Is it possible to commercial farm Okari Nuts?
- Where do Okari nuts grow?
- What is the production presiod for Okari nuts?
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- How much fruit and vegetables did PNG produce in 2002?
PNG produces approximately 60,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables annually.
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- How much fruit and vegetables are consumed in Port Moresby annually?
Port Moresby consumes approx 8,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables annually.
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- How much fruit and vegetables are consumed in Lae annually?
Lae consumes approx 2,500 tonnes of fruit and vegetables annually.
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- How much poultry did PNG produce in 2001?
PNG produced more than 16,000 tonnes for the domestic market in 2001.
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- How many eggs are produced in PNG annually?
About 3.2 million dozen or in excess of 38 million eggs are produced annually.
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- How much pig meat (pork - ham - poro) did PNG produce in 2001?
PNG produced 1,500 tonnes in 2001, 1,450 tonnes in 2001
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- What is a Spanish Dancer?
It is one of the largest species of Nudibranchs and may grow to a size of 400mm.
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- What is often referred to as the "butterflies of the sea"?
Sea Slugs or Nudibranchs with their gaudy colours, intricate patterns, and bizarre shapes are often referred to as the "butterflies of the sea". There are over 3,000 species currently recorded and hundreds more yet to be described.
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- Is the Klinki pine the tallest tree in P.N.G? Where abouts is it and how high is it?
The tallest tropical rain forest tree may be the klinki pine from Papua New Guinea (93 m). It is also not a true pine but a member of the Araucaria family of conifers.
See http://www.forestlight.co.uk for a picture and location.
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- What is the scientific name for the "bubblegum tree" and does it have a commercial or other value? A friend of mine who lives on the black lakes near Ambunti has planted some many years ago and wants to know if they have a commercial value.
Sorry I have not been able to find a scientific name for the bubble gum tree and whether it has a commercial value or not I do not know.
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- Can you give me a list of endangered animal species in PNG?
I would say that all species are endangered due to the destruction of the habitat used by the various animals and the encroachment of "man" on to areas that were not previoulsy occupied.
Perhaps this would be a good project for a school to answer?
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- Are there any books or field guides on the birds of PNG?
What is the currency exchange rate to the $AU?
Try looking for books by William (Bill) Peckover. He has produced a couple of books.
(May 2008) The PNG Kina buys about 38 Aussie cents but going from AUD to PGK I am not sure of the rate. All I know is that the banks always win on any transaction.
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- Are their cows in PNG?
Yes there are cows in PNG. In fact PNG exports live cattle to other countries.
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- How many species of mammals are there in PNG?
The current figure is 242 with 57 of these endemic to PNG.
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- I know that peanuts are grown in PNG but is there any processing of this product in the country?
No, not that I am aware of, but during the 1970's and '80's there was processing of peanuts in the Morobe Province. Some peanuts were exported overseas from Lae to many of the countries in the South Pacifc. Peanuts were also made into peanut butter at the Atzera Rural Co-opeeartive for the domestic and international market. Sadly these ventures have folded.
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- How many different bird species are there in PNG?
762 species with 85 endemic to PNG.
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- How many bird species are there in PNG?
There are over 760 bird species including the bowerbird, cassowaries, crowned pigeons, cockatoos and the truly remarkable hornbill known as the kokomo.
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- How many birds of paradise can be found in PNG?
Of the 43 known species around the world, 38 of them can be found in Papua New Guinea.
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- What are the two species of bee-eaters found in PNG?
The two species of bee-eaters found in PNG are the Blue-tailed (a resident) and the Rainbow Bee-eater a migrant from Australia.
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- What is the most frequently seen small falcons in PNG?
The most frequently seen small falcons in PNG are probably the Oriental Hobby or the Brown Falcon. Occassionaly the Kestrel pays a visit to PNG from Australia.
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- How tall does the flightless Cassowary grow?
Cassowaries can grow to a height of 1.3 to 1.7 metres and can weigh as much as 60 kilograms?
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- I hear that there is an unusual bird that is poisonous - what is the name of this bird?
PNG is home to the only known poisonous bird - the pitohuis. The toxin (homobatrachotoxin) found in this bird is supposed to be identical to the poison found in the poison dart frogs of South America.
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- How many bananas does PNG produce annually?
Banana production in PNG has been estimated to be between 413,000 and 665,000 tonnes annually with an average of six tonnes per hectare for cooking bananas to 27 tonnes per hectare for desert bananas.
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- How many native types of bananas are there in PNG?
There are more than 30 varieties in PNG and the commonly grown are the dwarf, medium and tall cavendish and Gros Michel.
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- What is the main hinderance to banana production in PNG?
The main problem facing banana farmers in PNG is the Black Sigatoka leaf streak. It is known to be one of the most destructive banana diseases in the world.
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- Are ants a problem in PNG?
YES, are they ever! Ants will eat through almost anything. They will even invade your car. It is advisable to store everything in tins or in the fridge.
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- What birds are commonly found around Tari Gap area of PNG?
Commonly sighted around the Tari Gap area and the birding sites around Ambua Lodge are the Blue Bird of Paradise, Crested Bird of Paradise, Loria's Bird of Paradise, Yellow-breasted Bird of Paradise, Brown Sicklebill, Black Sicklebill, the magnificent Astrapia species - Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, Arfak Astrapia, Stephanie's Astrapia (Princess Stephanie) - Wahnes' Parotia, King of Saxony Bird of Paradise and the Superb Bird of Paradise, popularly worn by the Hulis on the front of their headdresses.
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- What are some of the types of Nautilus found in PNG?
Nautilus scrobiculatus and the more common Nautilus pompilius can be found in PNG.
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- Where was the rare Nautilus scrobiculatus first trapped?
With help from Ron Knight jnr in Manus Province the Nautilus scrobiculatus was first found near the Drove Islands.
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- Can I find the Crusty Nautilus in PNG?
The Crusty Nautilus (Allonautilus scrobiculatus) is a species of nautilus native to the waters around New Guinea, specifically New Britain and Milne Bay, and the Solomon Islands.
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- Where can you find Matschie's baby Tree Kangaroo?
The unique Matschie baby Tree Kangaroo can only be found in the Huon Valley.
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- I have heard about a lady that looks after eels in PNG. Where can I find her?
Cathy Hiob, used to be an international air hostess with Air Niugini but decided it would be more fun to look after eels at her village, Laraibina, which is about a 45 minute drive from Kavieng in the New Ireland Province. Cathy also operates acommodation for backpackers which mainly caters for the cyclists which frequent New Ireland.
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- What are Galip Nuts?
Galip (Canarium indicum)
Galip Nuts are widely distributed in lowland areas on the northern side of PNG and in all island groups. Galip grows near villages, in woody regrowth after cultivation and in mature forest. Trees are usually dispersed and not grown in groves. Self-sown seedlings are protected and trees are planted, often being selected for desirable characteristics.
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- Where do Galip Nuts grow?
Galip Nuts grows from sea level to an altitude of 700 metres and in locations with a wide range in rainfall from 2000 to 6000 mm/year. The nuts occurs on both well drained and poorly drained sites in forest locations but is uncommon in grasslands.
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- How long does the Galip Tree produce nuts?
Production is typically seasonal and generally lasts for about three months. The production pattern is independent of the rainfall pattern but the commencement of production varies with latitude, which suggests that it is determined largely by daylength. Anecdotal evidence suggests that there is considerable genetic variation within the species in PNG.
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- Is it possible to commercialy farm Galip Nuts?
Galip is popular among outsiders, including expatriates, and the prospects for its commercial development are considered to be excellent.
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- What are Okari Nuts?
Okari (Terminalia kaernbachii)
Okari nuts are popular in Port Moresby and in other urban centres in the producing region.
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- Is it possible to commercial farm Okari Nuts?
Given the very extensive stands that occur in many locations in PNG, there would appear to be good prospects for commercial development from existing trees.
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- Where do Okari nuts grow?
Okari does poorly near the ocean and grows best in inland lowland and at intermediate altitudes up to 1100 m. This may be due either to a negative effect of salt or a response to the greater diurnal temperature variation that is found away from the coast. It appears to tolerate poor drainage and grows at locations with a wide range of rainfalls from 2000 to 7000 mm.
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- What is the production presiod for Okari nuts?
The production period is quite regular from year to year and is independent of rainfall. There is a close relationship between the start of the production period and latitude, which suggests that it is largely determined by daylength. It is reported that trees at Keravat in New Britain grown from seed from the Northern Province have shown a large variation in nut and kernel characteristics.
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Created 1 May 2002
Updated 21 Jun 2008
Updated 21 Jun 2008
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