Harrison Ford Astonished as Scientists Dedicate Third Animal in his Honor, Unveiling Surprising Connection

Summary

Harrison Ford finds it amusing that scientists keep naming animals after him, especially ones that terrify children.

Ford finds it amusing that he is linked to a snake species, considering Indiana Jones' phobia of snakes. In his characteristic dry sense of humor, the 81-year-old actor playfully mentions singing lullabies to his plants and being among the few actors who have animals named after them.

Harrison Ford, the renowned 81-year-old actor, has recently responded to scientists who have honored him by naming yet another animal after him. With a career spanning almost six decades, Ford has gained immense popularity and adoration among his generation. He is best known for his remarkable portrayals of Han Solo in the Star Wars saga and the iconic archaeologist in the Indiana Jones series.

In an interesting twist, scientists have once again chosen to name an animal after Ford, triggering a peculiar reaction from the actor. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Ford humorously pointed out that scientists consistently opt to name creatures after him, particularly ones that tend to evoke fear in children.

Why Do Animals Keep Being Named After Harrison Ford?

Ford delved deeper into his musings on his chosen namesakes, the creatures. Despite their frightful connotations, Ford was keen to emphasize that their influence was quite benign. In fact, he revealed his penchant for spending leisure hours delicately crafting cross stitches and nurturing basil plants with tender lullabies to alleviate their nocturnal anxieties.

The snake species Tachymenoides harrisonfordi has been named after Ford in recognition of his environmental advocacy work with Conservation International. In addition to the snake, Ford's name has also been used to label a new ant species, Pheidole harrisonfordi, and a spider species, Calponia harrisonfordi.

Although snake experts have a clear explanation for their choice, Ford is correct in suggesting that these animals make for an interesting selection to bear his name. The recently discovered Tachymenoides harrisonfordi snake holds a particularly ironic title, considering Ford's famous character, Indiana Jones, harbors a fear of snakes. While it remains uncertain whether the scientists named these creatures out of their admiration for Indiana Jones, the parallel is amusing to acknowledge.

It is now not just one, but three animals that bear Ford's name. The 81-year-old actor's reaction to this news is rather amusing, displaying his well-known dry humor by making a quirky remark about serenading plants. Many actors may boast prestigious awards like Oscars, but Ford can now take pride in having three animals named after him.

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