When Species Names Are Offensive, Should They Be Changed?

When Species Names Are Offensive, Should They Be Changed?

Amid a wider social justice reckoning, some scientists are calling for scrapping species names that honor people considered objectionable, including dictators and enslavers, or use offensive words. Others question whether such a monumental effort is worthwhile or even possible.

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