A Queensland Museum scientist has named a newly-discovered tree snail after the late naturalist Steve Irwin. I recall my late sister telling me of a conversation she had with Steve in a hotel lobby some years ago. According to her, Steve professed his faith in Christ.
Queensland Museum scientist Dr John Stanisic has named a rare species of tree snail discovered in north Queensland in honour of wildlife advocate and conservationist Steve Irwin. The snail, Crikey steveirwini, was found in the mountainous regions of north Queensland’s Wet Tropics near Cairns. Honorary Research Fellow Dr Stanisic said that like its namesake, the Crikey steveirwini is a unique creature with some interesting qualities that set it apart from other land snails. “This is an extremely rare species of snail,” Dr Stanisic said.
