King Charles has a rare frog named after him. Did you know?

According to the official website of the British Royal Family, the frog is called Hyloscirtus Princecherlesi or Prince Charles Magnificent Tree Frog.

Published on: May 05, 2023 1:33 PM IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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King Charles III's coronation is set to take place on May 6. Amid the various social media posts about the coronation and the King, a news about a rare frog species named after King Charles is going viral. According to the official website of the British Royal Family, the frog is called Hyloscirtus Princecherlesi or Prince Charles Magnificent Tree Frog.

The rare species of the frog was named after King Charles to honour him. (Instagram/@theroyalfamily, Twitter)

The rare species of the frog got its name back in 2008 to honour the then Prince Charles who has always supported environmental campaigns, reports Huffington Post. He has been campaigning for decades to help save the remaining rainforests of the world.

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The frog is a brown-coloured amphibian that has large orange blotches all over its body. It was discovered by Dr Luis A Coloma, an Ecuadorian scientist. Initially, the species was discovered among preserved museum specimens. However, later Coloma led a team of scientists to the homeland of the frog and discovered a few living amphibians.

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Here's a Twitter post about the frog named after King Charles:

King Charles’ coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. The event will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Alongside, King Charles III, Camilla, The Queen Consort, will also be crowned.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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