James Burton

Written by James Burton

The semi-aquatic North American River otter is a proficient swimmer and catcher of fish.

Environment

River Otter Facts: Animals of North America

Pecos Pueblo Mission lies beside the Glorieta Pass Battlefield. The pass, along the Santa Fe Trail, was extremely important strategically in the Southwest Theater.

Society

The Battle of Glorieta Pass: The American Civil War

Brigadier General Lew Wllace's 11th Indiana Zouaves and Charles Smith's 8th Missouri charge the Confederates en route to the Union capture of Fort Donelson.

Society

The Battle of Fort Donelson: The American Civil War

Depiction of Union General Nathaniel Lyon (shown on horseback) being shot while riding in the Battle of Wilson's Creek.

Society

The Battle of Wilson's Creek: The American Civil War

The Harris's hawk's intelligence and hunting proficiencies have made it into a choice hunting companion for falconers the world over.

Environment

Harris's Hawk Facts: Animals of North America

Beavers spend much of their time building the homes in which they will raise their young and stay away from hungry predators.

Environment

North American Beaver Facts: Animals of North America

Large, adult, Southwest African Lion male with characteristic thick mane.

Environment

Southwest African Lion Facts: Animals of Africa

The "Minute Men" militias of the continental rebels proved to be a force to be reckoning during the American War for Independence.

Society

The Battle of Lexington and Concord: The American Revolutionary War

Alexander the Great depicted at the Battle of Issus against Darius III of Persia in 333 BC, as part of a larger Roman floor mosaic dating from around 100 BC.

Society

Alexander the Great - World Leaders in History

The "Cathedral" section of the Waitomo caves involves a series of stalactites shaped like the inside of a church, through which one can see the illuminated caves of the glowworms in the distance.

Travel

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand - Unique Places around the World

Weddell Seals are highly social animals. They prefer to travel in packs and, when not migrating in search of food, they mostly sleep.

Environment

Weddell Seal Facts: Animals of Antarctica

Boer soldiers fighting from the trenches during the battle in Mafeking.

Society

The Siege of Mafeking: The Second Boer War

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