In recent years, biologists have increasingly referred to as new species in honor of the celebrities. As a result, according to various estimates, from 17 000 to 24 000 animals, plants and microorganisms are named after famous singers, actors, politicians and other celebrities. 1. Fish, Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins The name is not a fish, but a kind of fish, which includes four species. Dawkins himself that his name was named the newly discovered species of fish, very flattered. "I am very happy that now my name is called a genus of fish. These fish are very beautiful. "According to Dawkins, it does not hurt that these fish occupy a sufficiently low on the evolutionary chain.

A small crustacean creature that parasite on fish in the Caribbean Sea was named Gnathia marleyi, in honor of the reggae star Bob Marley. "I call this kind, which is the true miracle of nature, in honor of Marley, because I have great respect for music of Marley and admire her," said Paul Sikkel, a marine biologist at the University of Arkansas.

Three. Beyonce Gadfly

Newly discovered rare species of gadfly Scaptia beyonceae got its name after the famous American singer Beonse. This happened in January 2012.The scientist, Brian Lessard admitted that he gave the name of Beyonce's gadfly because gold hairs on his chest animal. These hairs resemble the biologist about the singer.

4. Lemoore John Cleese

Newly discovered type of lemur was named after the actor and comedian John Cleese in 2005 year. Lemur Avahi cleesei lives in Madagascar. Urs Talmann, the scientist who discovered this type of lemur, says that the animal called the name of the actor in gratitude for the promotion of conservation in many films with his participation. Cleese was very touched by the gesture of a scholar and admitted that he loves lemurs.

Five. Beetle George W. Bush

Yes, there is a bug, named after former U.S. president. But Bush - not the only American politician, after whom was named insect. In 2005, the new species of beetles have been named in honor of Vice President Dick Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Quentin Wheeler, a member of the team of scientists who discovered three species of beetles, said he considers himself politically conservative person, and that therefore he would like to express their political position. According to Wheeler, Bush thanked him for this gesture.

6. Beetle Kate Winslet

Newly discovered type of beetle Agra Katewinsletae was named in honor of the actress Kate Winslet for her role in the famous "Titanic." Terry Erwin, an entomologist who has discovered a bug, explained that the way he wanted to remind about the dangers posed by this insect loss of forests. "The heroine Kate Winslet was saved, but I'm not sure anything will happen the same with this beetle, if all tropical forests will be lost and turned into pasture" - he says.

7. Adolf Hitler's Beetle

Anophthalmus hitleri, a blind beetle named after Adolf Hitler, found only five humid caves of Slovenia. This species was discovered in 1933 by the German entomologist. Given that on the eve of Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany, it is not surprising that a scholar named the newly discovered species in this way.

Eight. Palaeosaurus David Attenborough

In honor of the famous British naturalist David Attenborough, to name a few animals, and among them is the long-extinct marine reptile called Attenborosaurus conybeari. This species was discovered paleontologist Robert Bakker American. Bakker admitted that he named the species in honor of Attenborough, because he knew that Attenborough as a child fascinated with dinosaurs.

9. Rabbit Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner - the founder of the magazine Playboy, it is not surprising that his name was called swamp rabbits. Full name sounds like a rabbit: Sylvilagus palustris hefneri. This rabbit lives in the southeast United States. Incidentally, Hefner himself donated money to the protection of rare species of rabbits.

10. Frog Prince Charles