3. Andean Condor – 10 ft 6 wingspan (3.20 meters)
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2. Dalmatian Pelican – 11 ft 4 wingspan (3.45 meters)
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Biggest birds
The Top 20 biggest birds
Science & Technology
Biggest Power Plants worldwide
3. Xiluodu Dam (China) – 13,860 MW Capacity (Hydro) The Xiluodu Dam is an arch dam on the Jinsha River, i.e. the upper course of the Yangtze in China. It is located near the town of Xiluodu in Yongshan County of Yunnan Province but the dam straddles into Leibo County of Sichuan Province on the opposite side of the river. Learn more about the Xiluodu Dam 2. Itaipu Dam (Brazil/ Paraguay) – 14,000 MW Capacity (Hydro) The Itaipu Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The construction of the dam was first contested by Argentina, but the negotiations and resolution of the dispute ended up setting the basis for Argentine–Brazilian integration later on. Learn more about the Itaipu Dam 1. Three […]
Countries
Biggest Countries by Area
3. USA – 9,833,517 km² (3,796,742 mi²) Learn more about the United States of America 2. Canada – 9,984,670 km² (3,855,100 mi²) Learn more about Canada 1. Russia – 17,098,242 km² (6,601,670 mi²) Learn more about Russia << 1 2 3
Nature
Fastest animals
3. White-throated needletail swift (Flight) – 169 km/h (105 mph) maximum speed Learn more about the White-throated needletail swift 2. Golden eagle (Flight-diving) – 240–320 km/h (150–200 mph) maximum speed Learn more about the Golden eagle 1. Peregrine falcon (Flight-diving) – 389 km/h (242 mph) maximum speed Learn more about the Peregrine falcon << 1 2 3
