Pallas's cat, Przewalski's horse, Nuttall's woodpecker, Russell's viper... Have you ever wondered why certain wildlife is so named? It has long been a tradition to honor or commemorate prominent scientists, explorers, and naturalists by naming a species after them. But who are these individuals, and what are the reasons for them being acknowledged as such?
Click through and take a look at the faces behind the names of certain wildlife.