Monday, 6 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 45. Wapiti

Wapiti comes from the Shawnee and Cree word 'waapiti', meaning 'white rump'. Deer and elk have white tails, used as signals, when herds collectively flee in response to predators.

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Flowers of Oahu 64. Wikstoemia uva-ursi or Akia

The bark, roots and leaves of this plant release a narcotic that was used to stun fish.