Sunday, 21 April 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 4. Slow worm

Although it's a legless lizard, the 'worm' part of Anguis fragilis's common name is Old English for a snake. It's called the 'Slow' worm, because it can discard its tail, to distract or slow a predator's attack.

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