A National Geographic video that I used to show in my biology classes when talking about predators and prey shows a dove, while drinking and wading in the water, being snatched from below the surface, and then being eaten by several turtles.
“Turtle” originally meant the bird. It was only s few centuries ago that some people (probably English sailors) confused the English word “turtle” with the French word “tortue”. So now we have to say “turtle-dove” where Shakespeare just said “turtle”.
Doug K 10 months ago
A National Geographic video that I used to show in my biology classes when talking about predators and prey shows a dove, while drinking and wading in the water, being snatched from below the surface, and then being eaten by several turtles.
dbrucepm 10 months ago
very creative
Ed The Red Premium Member 10 months ago
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” —Dr. Ian Malcolm
poppacapsmokeblower 10 months ago
And a cartridge in a bare tree.
WCraft Premium Member 10 months ago
Run with this thread! I’m anxious to see 2 French hens!
John W Kennedy Premium Member 9 months ago
“Turtle” originally meant the bird. It was only s few centuries ago that some people (probably English sailors) confused the English word “turtle” with the French word “tortue”. So now we have to say “turtle-dove” where Shakespeare just said “turtle”.