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In the English language, many animals have different names depending on whether they are male, female, young, domesticated, or in groups. The best-known source of many English words used for collective groupings of animals is The Book of Saint Albans , an essay on hunting published in 1486 and attributed to Juliana Berners . [ 1 ]
Over 1.5 million living animal species have been described—of which around 1 million are insects—but it has been estimated there are over 7 million in total. Animals range in size from 8.5 millionths of a metre to 33.6 metres (110 ft) long and have complex interactions with each other and their environments, forming intricate food webs .
A Xiuhcoatl statue in the British Museum. Xana – Female water spirit; Xanthus — Man-eating horse; Xecotcovach – Bird; Xelhua – Giant; Xiao (mythology) – Ape or four-winged bird
Alexandra may not begin with an "X," but the letter certainly gives it a distinctive touch. The classic name was in the top 100 girl names from 1984 to 2014, according to the Social Security ...
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis.
If you’re looking for a unique baby name that will be as one-of-a-kind as your soon-to-be daughter, a great starting place is baby girl names that start with “T.”. According to the Social ...
In this list of birds by common name 11,278 extant and recently extinct (since 1500) bird species are recognised. [1] Species marked with a "†" are extinct. Contents
Plus, fun facts about each one. 10. Nutria. Also known as a coypu, this large, semi-aquatic rodent is native to South America and stands out for its orange teeth and webbed hind feet.