A surprising number of new species of plants, animals, and even fossils are discovered every year. Some, like the geckos of Madagascar, are hiding in plain sight, while others spring from previously discovered species thanks to advances in genetic technology and DNA sequencing. However if you’re part of the team to discover a new species, can you name it anything you like? We’ve had a look at the hefty documents and list of rules when it comes to naming new things, and yes, whether you can name it after yourself is on there. How are animals named? Traditionally, every animal...