continent

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Rhinoceroses have a long evolutionary history spanning more than 40 million years, once inhabiting nearly every continent except South America and Antarctica.

From Science Daily

The continent, which is home to around 40 U.S. military bases and 80,000 U.S. service personnel, is a launchpad for U.S. operations in both the Middle East and Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over billions of years, their movement has shaped continents, opened oceans, and created the climates and environments that allowed life to emerge and evolve.

From Science Daily

The group will give 82 concerts in nearly two dozen countries across five continents.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the biggest guzzlers in the continent have been somewhat insulated, through planning and diplomacy.

From BBC