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Pantala flavescens, [3] the globe skimmer, globe wanderer or wandering glider, [1] is a wide-ranging dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. [1] This species and Pantala hymenaea, the "spot-winged glider", are the only members of the genus Pantala. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1798. [4]
The movement was also known to use many controversial techniques to disrupt the logging companies including tree spiking, symbolic protests, and disarming machinery. [1] Though the protests were supposed to remain non-violent, many critics argue that Earth First! is a radical group and the techniques used in the protests are debated.
Pantala is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae [2] commonly called the rainpool gliders. They are found almost worldwide. [ 3 ] Species of Pantala are medium-sized to large, dull orange-yellow dragonflies.
Wings of Fire is a series of epic dragon fantasy novels written by author Tui T. Sutherland and published by Scholastic Inc. [1] The series has been translated into over ten languages, [2] has sold over 14 million copies, and has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 200 weeks.
The Shimazu clan (Japanese: 島津氏, Hepburn: Shimazu-shi) were the daimyō of the Satsuma han, which spread over Satsuma, Ōsumi and Hyūga provinces in Japan.. The Shimazu were identified as one of the tozama or outsider daimyō families [1] in contrast with the fudai or insider clans which were hereditary vassals or allies of the Tokugawa clan.
The Tree of Ténéré (French: L'Arbre du Ténéré) was a solitary acacia (Vachellia tortilis subsp. raddiana) [1] [2] [3] that was once considered the most isolated tree on Earth. It was a landmark on caravan routes through the Ténéré region of the Sahara Desert in northeast Niger , so well known that it and the Arbre Perdu ( Lost Tree ...
1651 – In the wake of the English Civil War, Virginia acknowledges the authority of the Parliament of England. 1652 – Massachusetts Bay Colony authorizes John Hull and Robert Sanderson to issue colonial coinage. 1655 – Dutch take control of New Sweden. The Peach Tree War between Dutch settlers and the Susquehannock and allied tribes
Before These Crowded Streets is the third studio album by the American rock band Dave Matthews Band. It was released on April 28, 1998, through RCA Records . The album was produced by Steve Lillywhite , his last collaboration with the group until 2012's Away from the World .