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Faunus and Fauna were the Roman woodland god and goddess for whom animals were a particular concern. Faunus was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Pan, and like Pan, he had goats' legs. Their goat-legged helpers, called fauns, were known for their love of pleasure and mischief. The fauna of a continent are often very similar across a broad east-west band; from north to south, however, they may vary greatly.
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David Unsworth, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
Learn about the variety of flora and fauna that may be found within this area.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Broward’s municipalities owe their names to a number of sources — other cities, public relations men, local flora and fauna, pioneer settlers themselves.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Think: charming suites, a wellness spa, and two swimming pools, all nestled within grounds rich with flora and fauna.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
These scientists brought with them research experience in restoring landscapes to their original flora and fauna, examining how ecological relationships influence evolution, and studying the molecular biology behind seeds’ metabolic activities.
—Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The group of approximately 20 women runs the show at Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge, leading game drives, identifying flora and fauna, and getting guests out into the heart of the African bush.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
An analysis of the site’s flora and fauna also found an abundance of fish remains in the aftermath of the eruption.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
How the region’s flora and fauna survived, the authors suggest in the statement, may offer clues into our climate-changing present and future, with the Arctic warming as much as four times faster than the rest of the world.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Fauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fauna. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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