Shakira Turtle Fossil: New Species Named After Singer
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- Here's a summary of the news articles provided,all centered around the same story:
- A new species of prehistoric turtle discovered in the Tatacoa Desert (Colombia) is being named in honor of Shakira.
- * Reasoning: The naming is a tribute to Shakira's career and cultural impact.
Here’s a summary of the news articles provided,all centered around the same story:
A new species of prehistoric turtle discovered in the Tatacoa Desert (Colombia) is being named in honor of Shakira.
* Reasoning: The naming is a tribute to Shakira’s career and cultural impact.
* Genus name: The new genus of turtle is called “Shakiremys colombiana.”
* Sources: The story is being reported by multiple news outlets including:
* The Country
* The Colombian
* Portafolio.co
* (and potentially others, as the provided text is truncated)