‘Obamadon Gracilis’: Prehistoric Lizard Named To Honor President’s Toothy Grin

Posted: December 12, 2012 In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday, researchers announced they have named a newly discovered prehistoric lizard “Obamadon gracilis,” in honor of the 44th president’s “toothy grin.” The Obamadon gracilis, a small, insect-eating lizard, was named by scientists from Yale and Harvard universities. They combined the Latin “Obamadon” — “Obama’s teeth” — with “gracilis,” which means “slender.” “The lizard has these very tall, straight teeth and Obama has these tall, straight incisors and a great smile,” said Nick Longrich, a...