New wolf snake honors the late Steve Irwin

Lycodon irwini is the latest species named after The Crocodile Hunter. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Conservationists have discovered a previously unknown species of snake, slithering around one of Earth's most unique environments. In naming their new reptile, researchers decided to honor one of popular culture's most unique and beloved wildlife educators: the late, great Steve Irwin . The snake was discovered in the Nicobar Islands.