A new snake species discovered in Peru's Otishi National Park has been Named Tachymenoides Harrisonfordi after actor Harrison Ford, known for his environmental advocacy and his role in the Indiana Jones movies. The snake was discovered by German herpetologist Edger Lehr, who faced dangerous encounters with narcotraffickers during the expedition. The snake, belonging to the non-venomous Colubridae family, has golden scales that camouflage well with its environment. Harrison Ford expressed his humbleness at the discovery and emphasized the importance of learning about the natural world. This is the third animal species named after Ford, following an ant and a spider.

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