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Why do we call an elephant an elephant? And what can the names we give to animals tell us about ourselves as people? Tune into today’s episode of Nature Breaking to hear from author and WWF board member @tabarronauthor about his new book, Naming Nature. The book explores the fascinating stories behind the names of plants, animals, and landscapes—and what those names reveal about humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
Why do we call an elephant an elephant? And what can the names we give to animals tell us about ourselves as people? Tune into today’s episode of Nature Breaking to hear from author and WWF board member @tabarronauthor about his new book, Naming Nature. The book explores the fascinating stories behind the names of plants, animals, and landscapes—and what those names reveal about humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
