Fave New Word

is Charismatic megafauna! Say it with me three times real fast. I heard it when I was drunk at a party, so it didn't stay with me at first. But now, thanks to Aleah and Wikipedia I'll never forget.

Charismatic megafauna are large animal species with widespread popular appeal that environmental activists use to achieve conservation goals well beyond just those species. Examples include the Giant Panda, the Bengal Tiger, and the Blue Whale.^{[citation needed]}