This Gecko Is Not Your GEICO Gecko…Really!

Madagascar is home to the amazing leaf-tailed gecko.   Some have even been know to hand from branches when threatened, looking just like a dead leaf.

Here is a short description of this reptiles:

The incredible satanic leaf-tailed gecko is a master of disguise, with a body that superbly mimics a dead leaf. Its twisted body, veined skin, and tail which looks remarkably like it has been nibbled at by insects or rotted by decay , all help this reptile blend into the foliage of its habitat. The satanic leaf-tailed gecko varies in colour, but is often mottled brown , and small black dots on the underside help distinguish it from similar species.