I WONDER - How Many Species Are Named After David Attenborough?

The transcript discusses various species named after a notable individual, including living creatures like frogs, snails, dung beetles, and lizards. A Madagascan dragonfly was named in his honor for his 90th birthday. Additionally, extinct species, such as a fossilized fish he studied, also bear his name.

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as being named after the notable figure?

• Dung beetle

• Butterfly

• Snail

• Frog

What was named after the notable figure on their 90th birthday?

• A rare type of snail

• A fossilized fish

• A new species of lizard

• A Madagascan dragonfly

Why was the Madagascan dragonfly named after the notable figure?

• As a birthday gift

• Due to its unique color

• To honor their scientific contributions

• Because they discovered it

Which extinct animal was named after the notable figure?

• A dinosaur

• A fossilized fish

• A prehistoric bird

• An ancient mammal

What does the naming of extinct animals after the notable figure signify?

• Their discovery of new species

• Their impact on scientific studies

• Their interest in paleontology

• Their love for ancient history