Wednesday, 1 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 32. Wildebeest

Predictably, 'Wildebeest' is from the Afrikaans 'wildebees', meaning a 'wild beast'. The alternative 'Gnu' is derived from the native African name.

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