Wednesday 22 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 90. Kittiwake

Kittiwake gets its name from its call. A shrill 'Kit-tee-wa-aaake, Kitte-wa-aaake'!

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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...