Sunday 12 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 63. Bactrian camel

The Bactrian camel got its name from Bactria, an ancient historical region of the Persian Empire. It was the main transport animal on the Silk Road.

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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...