Bentari Photos
301 photos. Select a photo to see its full caption and original image.
Stefan Zweig (1881-1942): Austrian writer and friend of Sigmund Freud; he wanted to see countries getting along and working together, not making war.
In Portland, OR, these kind people help students grow stronger by telling their own stories!
Margaret Tate Anderson: Retired teacher & Principal; she gave me my first lessons to swim and to bounce tennis balls - greatly admired, dearly beloved aunt to many!
Howard Zinn (1922-2010): WWII veteran, professor, author, playwright, a leader for equality and the rights of laborers and people the world over.
Hedgehogs are not related to pigs or to porcupines. They were named for their pig-like snout and the soft grunting noises they make when foraging.
Named for bumpy faces, warthogs are members of the pig family. They live in groups called sounders. Females often suckle piglets that have lost their mothers.
Man's inhumanity troubled Sam Clemens, especially the abomination of slavery. As Mark Twain, he did something about it - he told stories! Ken Burns' film tells it all!
Horses stand guard when one must lie down to sleep. Photo of the year 2008; http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biandintz_eta_zaldiak_-_modified2.jpg
Crocs have survived longer then most species. When did they learn to fish during floods? Image licensed for free copying & distribution.
Plovers hunt by sight. A group is called a congregation. They live in pairs. Do they truly clean crocs' teeth? Image licensed to re-use for free.
Joseph (1830-1904) His people welcomed white men, yet he had to lead them 1700 miles to freedom. They were only 40 miles short. In the end, Joseph died of a broken heart.
Black Elk (1869-1950) Oglala Sioux holy man: Cousin of Crazy Horse; lived 3-yrs in Europe, learned much about European culture; he had a good vision
Sacagawea (c. 1788-1812): Statue of a heroic working mom, dedicated in Portland, OR in 1905 for the Lewis & Clark Centennial. Sculptor, Alice Cooper of Denver, CO
Chief Seattle (c. 1786-1866): He sought peace, preservation of land and a home for his people. This is the only known photo of him.
The Piegan, largest people of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Algonquian people, First People - See more at: http://www.firstpeople.us/