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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Sandwich Island Saga 41. Overview

At the end of my first return to the Hawaiian Islands for some 30 years, a recap seems appropriate.  The islands are American without quite ...