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Morgan City
(Encyclopedia) Morgan City, city (1990 pop. 14,531), St. Mary parish, S La., a fishing port on the Atchafalaya River (connected to the Intracoastal Waterway); inc. 1860 as Brasher, renamed 1876. The…avocado
(Encyclopedia) avocadoavocadoäˈvəkäˈdo, ăvˈ– [key], tropical American broad-leaved evergreen tree of the genus Persea of the family Lauraceae (laurel family). The fruit, called avocado, alligator…Fink, Mike
(Encyclopedia) Fink, Mike, 1770?–1823?, American border hero, whose exploits have been so elaborated in legend that the actual facts of his life are difficult to discover. He was born probably at the…Abbeville, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Abbeville Abbeville ăˈbēvĭl [key], city (2020 pop. 11,760), seat of Vermilion parish, S La., on the Vermilion River, with access to the Intracoastal Waterway…gar
(Encyclopedia) gar, member of the family Lepisosteidae, freshwater fishes found in the warmer rivers and lakes of the S United States, Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies. Gars are highly…tall tale
(Encyclopedia) tall tale, extravagantly and humorously exaggerated story of the backwoods exploits of an American frontiersman. Originating in the 1820s, the genre remained popular well into the 20th…snapping turtle
(Encyclopedia) snapping turtle, large, aggressive New World freshwater turtle. The two snapping turtle species are the sole members of the family Chelydridae. Snapping turtles prefer quiet, muddy…Dangerous Animals: Hippopotamuses, Crocodiles, and Hyenas
Hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and hyenas by David Johnson If a hyena clan is large enough, it will challenge a pride of lions in a battle over food. Profiles of Dangerous Animals…Texas Animals: Native Wildlife & Texas State Animals
Top of Page Source: iStockWhat kinds of animals live in Texas? Texas is a huge state filled with amazing animal habitats, including hills, deserts, lakes, rivers, grasslands, and more. One of the…René Lacoste, "Le Crocodile"
Tennis legend and fashion baron by Borgna Brunner Related Links Encyclopedia: René LacosteEncyclopedia: TennisAlmanac: TennisFashion TimelineGrand Slam Wins French Open Singles 1925, 27, 29…Trending
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