Pterosaur named after Gerald Scarfe, for Thatcher cartoon

[muriel_volestrangler]

The fossil of a prehistoric flying reptile discovered in Dorset has been named after satirical artist Gerald Scarfe.

The political cartoonist was chosen because of his caricatures of Margaret Thatcher which depicted her as a pointy-nosed "Torydactyl".

The 13in (33cm) long pterosaur, discovered in Kimmeridge Bay, has been named Cuspicephalus scarfi.

It had a long, pointed head which is unusual for a pterosaur.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-15816622

[dipsydoodle]

1. Pleased to see he's still alive

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Scarfe Didn't realise he was married to Jane Asher but guessed long ago he'd been influenced by Ronald Searle.

K & R

Another brick in the wall..........for those not familiar with his name.

[amyrose2712]

2. Nice! Love his work on The Wall!nt

[Nye Bevan]

3. He also did the opening cartoon titles for "Yes Minister" (nt)