Tuesday, 28 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 109. Pelican

Pelican comes from the Ancient Greek 'pelekan' via 'pelekys', meaning 'axe'. This name was also classically applied to woodpeckers.

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Sandwich Island Saga 39. Extreme weather events

It's not, of course,  just flash floods that will increase with global heating. Heat waves, droughts and wild fires will all become more...