Dingo declared a separate species
The dingo has been given its own species status, recognising that it is not descended from dogs or wolves.
The dingo has been given its own species status, recognising that it is not descended from dogs or wolves.
While many species names hark from descriptions or notable features of the organism there’s also the opportunity for scientists to name a species after a person, though it’s etiquette not to name a species after yourself. Here are some species names after more notable famous people.
Many famous people have been honoured with a species named after them.
White is a rare colour in nature and though these creatures are beautiful, their colouring comes with disadvantages, such as poor eyesight, and increased risk of sunburn and being seen by predators.
Ghostly whales, snowy wallabies and whitewashed peacocks – albinism’s rarity in the wild lends it mystique.
Entrants from 34 countries have been recognized by the Global Arctic Awards. The competition, to capture the best scenes from the Arctic region, is in its second year. The government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous region and the Russian Geographic Society both supported this awareness raising project. www.arcticawards.ru/winners2013
The discovery of a well-preserved crocodile fossils sheds light on the evolution of reptiles.
New research narrows down where giant earthquakes are likely to hit
The first baby Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo born in 20 years at Taronga Zoo has emerged.
In the desperate race to stop a new cancer from wiping out Tasmanian devils, an expedition financed by an Australian Geographic Society fundraiser has found cause for hope on a remote, windswept coast.