Friday, 14 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 160. Snail

Snail is a diminutive of the Old English 'snaca' (snake). It basically means a 'creeping thing'.

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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...