Saturday, 1 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 121. Macaque

Macaque derives from the Portuguese 'macaco'. The Portuguese took it from the West African Fiot word '(ma)kaku', simply meaning 'a monkey'.

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Cornsalad ( Valerianella locusta ) blooming in Bynea.