Animals Named After Actors

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Naming animals after famous people or celebrities is one way to draw attention to your findings. For example, if the bootylicious fly is named Beyonce. How would that sound? Here’s some of the most wonderful and weird tributes. Read on for more…
A fossil named Mick Jagger
Sir Mick Jagger is one of the most famous musicians of the world. And according to researchers Jagger translates to a newly discovered species - water nymph.
A goat and Dog named after Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood's richest dude Shah Rukh Khan is the famous actor. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that his fans or enemies name their pets after him. Remember the Bakrapur film in which the goat was named Shah Rukh? Not to forget even Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan referred to Shah Rukh as his dog.
A beetle named after Arnold Schwarzenegger
Former Governor of California and Hollywood actor has a beetle named aft  Show less