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Attenborough echidna

Santhosh Kumar 13/11/2023

Attenborough echidna mind map
Context
Zaglossus attenboroughi
Long-beaked echidna
Named after David Attenborough
Last seen 1961
Rediscovered
Remote region of Indonesia
Cyclops Mountains of Papua
Source: TH
Discovery includes
Tree-dwelling shrimp
Honeyeater bird
Unseen since 2008
Several unknown underground species
Attenborough Namesake Species
Sir David Attenborough
Various species named after
Includes
Extinct plesiosaur
Tasmanian snail
Gecko from Australia
Carnivorous pitcher plant
From Philippines
About David Attenborough
British naturalist
Broadcaster
Contributions
Natural history
Environmental conservation
Face of
Wildlife documentaries
Ground-breaking series
Emphasis
Urgency of conservation
Educates on
Beauty of natural world
Importance of ecosystems
Awards and honours
Numerous received
Species named in recognition
Dedication to
Biology
Palaeontology

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