Question 963: Bouncers

X is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes. The genus was named in 1735 by Carl Linnaeus after the Greek god who could change his form at will, because Xs have such different forms. Xs attracted the attention of botanists visiting the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century. Many species were introduced to Europe in the 18th century, enjoying a unique popularity at the time amongst botanists.

The Y is a medium sized brown and white gazelle that can reach running speeds of up to 80 to 90 km/h, and can leap 3.50 m and can long jump of up to 15 m. Its Latin name derives from a pocket-like skin flap which extends along the middle of the back from the tail onwards. When the male Y is showing off his strength to attract a mate, or to ward off predators, he starts off in a stiff-legged trot, jumping up into the air with an arched back every few paces and lifting the flap along his back. Lifting the flap causes the long white hairs under the tail to stand up in a fan shape, which in turn emits a strong floral scent of sweat.

Connect X and Y.




Answer: X: Protea Y: Springbok, nicknames given to South African national sports teams.