Welcome to the jungle: Newly discovered snake named after Slash from Guns N' Roses
A newly discovered snake species from New Guinea, Lielaphis slashi, has been named after Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. This honor recognizes Slash's lifelong passion for reptiles and his support for zoos and museums, a connection made by the lead herpetologist who admired him since childhood.
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This highlights the intersection of popular culture and scientific discovery, potentially raising public awareness about biodiversity and the importance of natural history research and conservation.
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Add as preferred source The new species of snake, L. slashi. Credit: Chris Austin Slash, aka Saul Hudson, is probably best known as the guitarist for Guns N' Roses. But there's more to Slash than his music. He's also a lifelong reptile lover and an avid supporter of zoos and museums. And now, he's the namesake of the newly discovered Lielaphis slashi: Slash's groundsnake.
"As a longtime herpetophile, I am extremely honored and humbled to have Lielaphis slashi from New Guinea named after me. It is really exciting. I never would have imagined this moment would arrive," says Slash.
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