But the population of the animals known for their ability to travel far without much water has fallen sharply.

VOA: special.2009.01.13

He was honored for his art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new kinds of characters.

VOA: special.2009.03.13

Another study found that almost half of American workers expressed concern about their ability to provide for immediate family needs.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

The historians also looked at administrative ability, relations with Congress, goal setting and the pursuit of equal justice for all.

VOA: special.2009.02.27

But Roberto Clemente was loved not only for his ability in sports, but also for the kind of person that he was.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

Kris Jarantoski says people also choose flowers such as the spiderflower for its ability to reseed.

VOA: special.2009.02.03

She became known all over the world for her independence, sharp intelligence, and acting ability.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

Another quality that people often look for is the ability to resist dry periods.

VOA: special.2009.02.03

They are known for their ability to walk slowly and safely on the paths.

VOA: special.2009.10.07

Republican Senator John McCain, the party's presidential candidate in two thousand eight, praised him for his ability to reach across party lines to pass important legislation.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

Edward Yingling says it restricts the ability to price credit for risk -- in other words, to charge more for those more likely not to repay their debts.

VOA: special.2009.05.22

Zora Neale Hurston was known for her ability to tell a story.

VOA: special.2009.02.22

PRESIDENT OBAMA: "I think Afghanistan is still winnable, in the sense of our ability to ensure that it is not a launching pad for attacks against North America.

VOA: special.2009.02.21

Goats are valuable not just for their milk and meat, or for their ability to control weeds and help renew grasslands, or even for their ability to be gentle around children.

VOA: special.2010.09.07

He says for years Noordin was like a ghost to the people of Indonesia, with his ability to induce fear and elude the authorities.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

Baker says if public defender programs begin to fail for some clients, it would destroy the ability of the courts to ensure justice for all.

VOA: standard.2009.05.22