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chinchilla

(Encyclopedia) chinchillachinchillachĭnchĭlˈə [key], small burrowing rodent of South America. It lives in colonies at high altitudes (up to 15,000 ft/4,270 m) in the Andes of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru…

DK Science: Courtship

COLOURFUL PLUMAGEMOCK DUALBONDING THROUGH GROOMINGMATING CALLSANOLE LIZARDRUTTING RED DEERLEAVING A SCENTFIND OUT MORESome animals perform complex rituals to attract a mate. These displays,…

lettuce

(Encyclopedia) lettuce, annual garden plant (Lactuca sativa and varieties) of the family Asteraceae (aster family), probably native to the East Indies or Asia Minor, possibly as a derivative of the…

anemone

(Encyclopedia) anemoneanemoneənĕmˈənē [key] or windflower, any of the perennial herbs, wild or cultivated, of the genus Anemone of the family Ranunculaceae (buttercup family). A rich legendary…

Diane Ladd

actressBorn: 11/29/1942Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi A former model and dancer at the famed Copacabana nightclub, this lithe blonde actress made her film debut in Something Wild (1961). After…

Figures and Legends in American Folklore

Appleseed, Johnny (John Chapman, 1774–1847): Massachusetts-born nurseryman; reputed to have spread seeds and seedlings out of which grew the apple orchards of the Midwest. Billy the Kid (William…

Robert Morley

actor, writerBorn: 5/26/1908Birthplace: Semley, Wiltshire, England Robert Morley, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, first starred on stage, playing the title role of Oscar…

Will Smith

actor; musicianBorn: 9/25/1968Birthplace: Philadelphia Smith got his start in show business as half of the Grammy Award-winning rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. An auspicious acting…

CITES

(Encyclopedia) CITES: see Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

sloe

(Encyclopedia) sloe, name applied to the blackthorn and also to various American wild plums.