theenglishcrux: “ Lemur Lemur - “spirit of the dead” (la.) From latin “lemures” meaning “spirits of the dead.” The ghostlike appearance of the animal’s face most likely contributed to its naming. ”

theenglishcrux:

Lemur

Lemur - “spirit of the dead” (la.)

From latin “lemures” meaning “spirits of the dead.” The ghostlike appearance of the animal’s face most likely contributed to its naming.

(via theenglishcrux)