New Snail Named After Steve Irwin
Dr. john Stanisic, a Queensland Museum scientist, has named a newly discovered species of rare Australian tree snail in honor of the famous conservationist and T.V. personality, Steve Irwin, says the Environmental News Network. The snail, Crikey steveirwini (seriously), can be found in the mountainous regions of north Queensland's Wet Tropics near Cairns.
"It was the khaki colour that immediately drew the connection to the late Crocodile Hunter," Dr. Stanisic told ENN.
--Dave Costello
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Steve Irwin was a passionate conservationist and the great Crocodile Hunter.I think this is the best tribute to him.Thank you very much for giving such a good news to us.
Posted by: fer | November 14, 2009 at 12:39 AM