Friday, 26 April 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 16. Turkey

Although the Turkey originated in America, its was named after the Eurasian country. This was because folk thought it resembled another bird, nicknamed the 'turkey-cock', imported, at that time, from Turkey.

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CRISPR and Conservation

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