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How the Barnacle Goose Was Named

Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 00:01:45
Publish Date: 2026-02-19 08:00:00
Description:

Boldly patterned in black, white, and silver, Barnacle Geese are stunning birds. In Europe, huge flocks gather in pastures and mudflats where the geese feast on grasses and moss — but not barnacles. So where did they get that name?

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