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Aussie Snail Named for Croc Hunter

That'd be Crikey steveirwini to you and me, mate

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(Newser) – In a tribute to the late Steve Irwin, a scientist who discovered a new species of snail in northeastern Australia has named it after the famed “Crocodile Hunter.” Says John Stanisic of the Queensland Museum, “Crikey steveirwini is a colorful snail, with swirling bands of creamy yellow, orange-brown and chocolate giving the shell an overall khaki appearance. It was the khaki color that immediately drew the connection to the late Crocodile Hunter.”

The shell of Crikey steveirwini.
The shell of Crikey steveirwini.   (Queensland Museum)
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JoeQ
Nov 13, 09 7:22 PM CST
They should have named a species of stingray after him. Steve Irwin had a special place in his heart for stingrays. Reply
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Wonka
Nov 13, 09 7:24 PM CST
ooooohhhh....too soon?
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Fromthemiddle
Nov 13, 09 7:27 PM CST
Too soon? Yes, but I'm thumbing it up anyway...
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cochiserocks
Nov 13, 09 9:35 PM CST
Ouch.....and LOL!
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sanagalrc
Nov 16, 09 2:09 PM CST
I loved Steve Irwin, but this is too funny not to thumbs up.
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