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Lizard Named For Jim Morrison

Posted by samzenpus on from the lizard-king dept.

ColdWetDog writes "The LA Times has a quick article on a newly named giant lizard: 'An ancient plant eating lizard that looked like an iguana but was closer in size to a German shepherd has been named after Jim Morrison, the late troubled and charismatic lead singer of the Doors.The lizard's name was chosen by Jason Head, a paleontologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a hard-core Doors fan since college.' Hunter S. Thompson, who hallucinated presumably somewhat more carnivorous lounge lizards, was also considered for the honor."

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  1. And that name is..? by Ostrich25 · · Score: 5, Informative

    Nice summary, it doesn't even mention the actual name. (Barbaturex morissoni)

  2. Re:In other news by The+Grim+Reefer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Legions of Doors fans flocked to the lizard's gravesite, although many believed the lizard was not really dead.

    I read an interview with Ray Manzarek 20+ years ago that the interviewer asked if he though Jim Morrison was still alive. Ray Manzarek said he doubted it since it had been a long time since Jim called him to borrow money.