Thursday 30 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 116. Mynah

Mynah comes from 'maina', the Hindi word for any native starling species. They were kept at pets and can mimic human speech and other sounds.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 194. Cuttlefish

This cephalopod's name is derived from the Old English 'cudele'. It may be linked to the Old Norse 'koddi' (cushion) an...