Charles Sumner (January 6, 1811 – March 11, 1874) was an American politician and senator from Massachusetts.…
(1800-1879) Lawyer and public official. Appointed commissioner to China and served in the Mexican War.…
(1750-1826) Soldier and Public official who fought important battles during the American Revolution.…
(1734-1832) Public official and soldier that led campaigns during the American Revolutionary war.
Most gazelle are found in Africa. Some inhabit SW Asia and N. Africa. They are graceful and swift runners…
The lemur (Latin, lemures, ghosts) get their name from the fact that their movements are noiseless,…
The kalong bat can have a wingspan up to five feet. Its head is like that of the fox, and it lives primarily…
There are several species of civet that live in Africa and Asia. All civets have scent-producing glands…
Hares are larger than rabbits, with longer ears and hind legs. They live above ground in nests. Hares…
Armadillos live on carrion, insects and fruit. They are all small, except for the Gigantic armadillo…
Herons are found on the edges of rivers, lakes and marshes and live on fishes, reptiles and sometimes…
Screamers live near moist marshy locations or sandy streams. They do not swim, but walk along the vegetation…
Screamers live near moist marshy locations or sandy streams. They do not swim, but walk along the vegetation…
The snipe does not live so solitary a life as the Woodcock; it is occasionally seen in flocks.
Herons are found on the edges of rivers, lakes and marshes and live on fishes, reptiles and sometimes…
Their habits are little known; but it is certain that they live isolated or in pairs, that they are…
The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…
The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…
The Creepers are small climbing birds which live and build their nests in the holes they bore in the…
One of the most important musical instruments in use among the Chinese, one that is indispensable to…
Herons are found on the edges of rivers, lakes and marshes and live on fishes, reptiles and sometimes…
Simple knot. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing part" of the rope is the…
Figure eight knot. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing part" of the rope…
Common sheet bend connects two ropes. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing…
Common bowline. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing part" of the rope is…
Reef knot or square knot. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing part" of the…
Carrick bend joins two ropes. Note: the loop of a knot is called the bright. The standing part of the…
Flemish loop. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing part" of the rope is the…
Chain knot and toggle. The toggle is pulled to tighten up all the loops. Note: the loop of a knot is…
Sheepshank. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing part" of the rope is the…
Bowline on a bight show in two stages. Note: the loop of a knot is called the "bright." The "standing…
Vorticella is a protozoan. Except for when young, it is usually found attached to dead leaves or sticks…
Gregarina is a parasitic protozoan. They live in the alimentary canal of crayfish, and certain insects.
Moles are well fitted for digging by the very large front feet and strong muscles of the front legs.…
The tentacles of the sea anemone are numerous and are borne on a disk surrounding the mouth at the free…
Rotifers are free-swimming pseudo-coelomates. They occur in freshwater and are easily examined because…
Lizards are good climbers and fast runners, and usually live in trees. Some can change their skin color…
Tape-worms live parasitically within other animals, and are often spoken of as Entozoa. This is an egg,…
Tape-worms live parasitically within other animals, and are often spoken of as Entozoa. This is a bladder-worm,…