You can bid on the opportunity to name this new species of tardigrade
TREE Foundation has raised $19,000 selling the names of new species linked to endangered habitats. Our last tardigrade (Water Bear) species sold for $3000 in the last auction:
doryphoribius elleneddiei
In past years, we have also sold the name of a gorgeous bark beetle for $10,000.
Be the first in your neighborhood to have a legacy gift this holiday season — name a species after your beloved spouse, favorite charity, or upcoming graduate! And by doing this, you will help save the forests of Ethiopia — all auction funds will go towards the construction of local stone walls to conserve the last remaining forest fragments in northern Ethiopia, otherwise known as church forests!
You can start bidding with our online auction system here: https://treefoundation.org/donate/auctions/?ult_auc_id=2049
Bidding closes at midnight EST on December 10, 2014. The winning bidder will receive an e-mail with instructions.
If you have any questions or would like to make a bid without using the online system please e-mail us at info@treefoundation.org
Thank you for bidding!