Saturday 8 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 141. Guillemot

This bird's name was derived in Medieval France from the popular Norman given name of 'William'. It's composed of 'will' (desire) and 'helm' (protection or strength).

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Mammoth Extinction: Wild and Woolly?

The Woolly mammoth once roamed across vast areas 0f Ice-Age Europe; Asia and even the fringes of North America. The global climate, however...