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New Butterfly Species Named 'Vanewrightia borussiadortmund' After Football Fan

A newly discovered butterfly species has been named 'Vanewrightia borussiadortmund' in honor of football fan Peter Klausmeier, who paid 2800 Euros for the naming rights.

4 Mar, 10:07 — 4 Mar, 10:07
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2800 Euro für den Namen einer neuen Tierart? Peter zögerte nicht

Vanewrightia borussiadortmund – so heisst eine neu entdeckte Schmetterlingsart. Den Namen verdankt sie Fussballfan Peter Klausmeier. Woher der kommt, liegt auf der Hand.

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