Word: wingspans
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...magnificent birds, with their eight-foot wingspan, striking white heads and piercing yellow eyes, are recognized worldwide as an American national emblem. But in the mid-1990s they were nearly wiped out in the lower 48 American states by chemical pesticides like DDT. While many U.S. populations have recovered, the majority of the world's 100,000 bald eagles still live in Alaska and B.C., says Canadian biologist Richard Cannings. And while the B.C. eagle population is thriving, large-scale poaching in the province threatens American bird populations, because eagles from throughout the western U.S. migrate to B.C. each winter...
With Cserny using her lengthy wingspan to swat passes in the lane and guards Katie Murphy and Jessica Holsey swarming to errant passes and loose balls, Harvard shot to the top of the Ivies in steals per game (11.08) and turnover margin...
...doesn’t love her European steps when she takes it to the hole? You can’t stop her, especially opposing forwards. She’s our best defender on the post. She’s very athletic, she’s very active, she has wingspan...
...requires memorization and repetition. Bryant also had to adjust to the increased speed and athleticism of the college game. Compound that introduction with a slew of injuries to veteran players, and it’s enough to overwhelm any true freshman—no matter his wingspan...
...soft hands aren’t the only weapon in Packard’s arsenal. He has consistently proven himself one of the best defensive forwards in the league, using his tremendous wingspan and impressive footwork to thrive on the backcheck and penalty kill...