Sunday 19 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 85. Panda

The word panda is understood to come from the Nepali 'nigalya ponya', meaning 'bamboo eater' or 'bamboo-footed'.

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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...