Scientists find lizard species with double penis. Too bad the name dik-dik is already taken.

The Telegraph UK reports that scientists in Indonesia were thrilled to discover a new species of lizard that has two penises. But we imagine they were heartbroken to learn that there is a species of African antelope that has already been named the dik dik.

The secretive but brightly-coloured beast, a monitor lizard, is a close cousin of the Komodo Dragon of Indonesia.

Unlike the fearsome Dragon, it is not a carnivore, nor does it feast on rotting meat. Instead, it is entirely peaceable and tucks into fruit.

…The lizard has unique markings and an unusual sexual anatomy, according to the study.Its scaly body and legs are a blue-black mottled with pale yellow-green dots, while its tail is marked in alternating segments of black and green.

Males have a double penis, called hemipenes, also found in some snakes and other lizards.

The two penises are often used in alternation, and sometimes contain spines or hooks that serve to anchor the male within the female during intercourse.

Cool. It’s like sexual Velcro.

Source: Telegraph UK