Thursday, 13 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 156. Polecat

Polecat is shortening of 'poule-chat' (chicken cat), reflecting this beast's perceived taste for poultry.

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Sandwich Island Saga 39. Extreme weather events

It's not, of course,  just flash floods that will increase with global heating. Heat waves, droughts and wild fires will all become more...