2015年11月21日 星期六

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko, 撒旦葉尾壁虎

Is it a leaf? Is it tree bark? No, it’s the Satanic leaf-tailed gecko. Cleverly disguised as a rotting leaf, Madagascar’s camouflage king has red eyes, pointy horns and a taste for night hunting: it’s nature’s most devilish deceiver. The twisted body and veiny skin echo the detail of a dry leaf, which ensures the gecko blends in with its forest home. The mottled tail appears to have sections missing, as though it has withered over time. This mini-monster epitomises survival of the fittest, having adapted gradually to become today’s extraordinary leaf impersonator. (Photo by Thomas Marent/ARDEA)
Strange but True

Uroplatus phantasticus, the Baweng Satanic Leaf Gecko
 eyelash leaf tailed gecko or the fantastic leaf tailed gecko.
撒旦叶尾壁虎(拉丁学名Uroplatus phantasticus)

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