interesting scientific names

[Chlidonias]

There is a trio of books written by A. F. Gotch:-

• Mammals – Their Latin Names Explained (1979)
• Birds – Their Latin Names Explained (1981)
• Reptiles – Their Latin Names Explained (1986)

these are also available as a single volume

 

[vs0u2086]

because you're childish?.... or do you not know what Bugeranus derives from?

Mainly because I'm childish.

 

[Chlidonias]

fair enough

 

[kc7gr]

You expect me to take this seriously?

Not bloody likely!

Godzilla: Veni vidi vores (BELCHHH!)

You're welcome.

 

[Hix]

A much better book for bird names is A Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names (Jobling; 1991)

Apparently it's just been reprinted ©2010.



Hix