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Locusts
In Animals. The red, yellow, spotted grey and white varieties of locusts are classified as kosher animals in a text which codifies key dietray precepts (see Leviticus 11:22 ). Locusts also appear as the protagonists of God's 8th plague against the Egyptians.

The red locust is the most destructive member of the locust family. The yellow locust has a long bald head and the white locust is the smallest member of the locust family.

Diet: Herbivorous.

Habitat: Worldwide, except Antarctica.





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