Grasshopper species named after 2 wildlife rangers shot by a hunter

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A new species of grasshopper discovered in Catalonia in Spain has been named in honour of two local wildlife rangers who were murdered by a hunter in 2017.

The insect, a member of the orthoptera order that includes crickets, grasshoppers and locusts, has been named Pycnogaster ribesiglesiasii after Xavier Ribes Villas and David Iglesias Díez, who were shot while were working in the Segrià region of Spain.

“We have given it the name ribesiglesiasii in recognition of the great work of wildlife rangers in conserving biodiversity,” Olmo said. “In fact, it was wildlife agents who helped us discover it.”

Ribes and Iglesias were on patrol near the village of Aspa in the Catalonian province of Lleida when they came upon a group of men shooting thrushes. One of the men, Ismael Rodríguez, shot the agents with his unlicensed shotgun, then reloaded and shot them a second time.

“Animals normally end up being named after scientists, but in this case it’s been named after two rangers. A lot of people don’t think it’s a big deal, but to those of us who dedicate ourselves to protecting the natural world, it’s a lovely and symbolic act.”

Source - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/06/grasshopper-species-named-after-murdered-wildlife-rangers-spain

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Rest in peace, what a touching tribute.

50 minutes ago, FfFfFfFF said:

One of the men, Ismael Rodríguez, shot the agents with his unlicensed shotgun, then reloaded and shot them a second time.

I hope this guy has been locked up for life. What a disgrace

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Wow this its so sad how people literally decide to kill people just because they felt like it. I seriously despise people with a god complex, they are so dangerous.