The fossil of an ancient pig-like animal found in Africa has been named after Mick Jagger, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones. Jagger is famous not just for his singing and dancing on stage, but also his full lips.

The fossil of an ancient pig-like animal found in Africa has been named after Mick Jagger, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones.

Jagger is famous not just for his singing and dancing on stage, but also his full lips.

According to the scientists who made the discovery of the new species, the jaw fossil of the ancient pig appears to also have large protruding lips, so scientists decided to name it Jaggermeryx naida, after the legendary rock and roll star.

Paleoanthroplogist Ellen Miller from Wake Forest University is quoted as saying: "Some of my colleagues suggested naming the new species after Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, because she also has famous lips. But for me it had to be Mick."

This is the second fossil to be named after Jagger, who reportedly hasn’t commented on the unusual honor.

The new pig-like species that scientists say was about the size of a deer was found in the Egyptian desert, but when it roamed the Earth around 19 million years ago that area was a swampy wetland.

Other animal remains found nearby include catfish, turtles, and species of birds that live in water or near wetlands.