A newly discovered species of a toothy snake in the Western Himalayas has been named in the actor’s honor, according to an “ongoing study” published in the journal Nature on Oct. 21.

• This species, known as Anguiculus dicaprioi or DiCaprio’s Himalayan snake, was detailed in a study published in the journal Nature on October 21.
• The snake is a copper color and has many teeth. Scientists found that it is a new species after analyzing its DNA, even though it shares some features with other snakes.
• Researchers decided to name the snake after DiCaprio, 49, because he is a well-known actor and environmentalist who raises awareness about climate change and biodiversity loss.