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What’s in a name? (i.imgur.com)
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[–] erusuoyera@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Animal that does not live up to its name:

Red Panda. Not Red, not a panda

Animal that lives up to its name:

Sloth

[–] Strawberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 2 years ago

Panda bears were actually named that after the red panda, so really it's they who aren't pandas

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Red Panda. Not Red, not a panda

But pretty fucking amazing with that kicking bowls onto her head while riding a unicycle thing - while listening to the world's most annoying song ever.