Should offensive species names be changed? The organisms that honour dictators, racists and criminalsThe current species naming system is under debate for potentially offensive names and needs to evolve to align with societal values.
200 years of naming dinosaurs: scientists call for overhaul of antiquated systemThe first dinosaur, Megalosaurus, was named by William Buckland in 1824 due to its immense size, sparking intense interest in these ancient creatures.Zoologists have relative freedom in naming new species, leading to varied naming conventions, but guidelines require uniqueness and association with a specific specimen.