Thursday 16 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 77. Lemur

Lemur comes from the Latin word 'lemures', meaning 'spirits of the night' or 'ghosts'.

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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...