If one of your friends is into a niche subject to the point that they could be considered in expert in it, you've likely noticed that nothing excites them more than showing them something they've never seen before.
Whether it's some unreleased work by an artist they obsess over or a creature that they never knew existed, there's something immensely pure about the way they geek out once you bring it to their attention.
And while I obviously can't say I've been there for every major discovery, I think it's a safe bet that this enthusiasm doesn't change even when you're a professional, serious scientist.
With that in mind, it's hard not to want to be a fly on the wall when one incredible turtle was discovered.