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What's in a Name

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...like hammerkop, saw-shark, lamp-shell and rattle-snake?
Animals like saw-bills, lantern-fish and lyre-birds are often named after a tool, household article or musical instrument - or is it the other way around? Presented by DENIS OWEN Producer ANNE BLAIR GOULD BBC Bristol

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Presented By:
Denis Owen
Producer:
Anne Blair Gould
Source: Radio Times

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