Blossary – Animals' Etymology

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Etymology is the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning have changed over time. By an extension, the term "the etymology of [a word]" means the origin of the particular word. In this case by learning the animals species name, we'll see many characteristics of these animals, can in fact be defined in their names. --- Improve this blossary by adding more animal names which you find interesting!!

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Crocodylus Porosus

Crocodylus Porosus is the species name for the saltwater crocodile, also known as the current largest of all living reptiles. The word "crocodylus" derived from the Greek word krokodeilos ...

Haliaeetus Leucocephalus

The bird that is also known as the national symbol of USA. The bald eagle species name is Haliaeetus Leucocephalus, which derived from Greek (hali- = sea, aiētos = eagle, leuco- = white, cephalos = ...

Phascolarctos Cinereus

Also known as the koala, or inaccurately koala bear. The generic name "Phascolarctos" is a combination of phaskolos, referring to a pouch or bag, and arktos, meaning bear, both words from ...

Giraffa camelopardalis

The name "giraffe" has its earliest known origins in the Arabic word zarafa, perhaps from some African language. The name is translated as "fast-walker". The word camelopardalis ...

Phantera Leo

If you noticed the word "leo", you'll know this animal is the lion for sure. The word itself is derived from the Latin "leo" and the Ancient Greek "leon". The word ...

Loxodonta Africana

This animal is commonly known as elephant, particularly the one originated from Africa. Loxodonta derived from the Greek words loxo (oblique sided) and donta (tooth) and Africana is Africa. Currently ...