Illegally Smuggled Species Of The Day:

The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) is a nocturnal arboreal gecko, ranging from northeast India and Bangladesh, throughout Southeast Asia, Philippines to Indonesia and western New Guinea. Its native habitat is rainforest trees and cliffs, and it also frequently adapts to rural human habitations, roaming walls and ceilings at night in search of insect prey. The Tokay Gecko is the second largest Gecko species, attaining lengths of about 30–40 cm (11–15 inches) for males, and 20–30 cm (7–11 inches) for females, with weights of only 150–300g (5–10 oz). They are distinctive in appearance, with a bluish or grayish body, sporting spots ranging from light yellow to bright red. The Tokay Gecko is quickly becoming a threatened species in The Philippines because of indiscriminate hunting. Collecting, transporting and trading geckos without a license can be punishable by up to twelve years in jail and a fine of up to 1,000,000 pesos under Republic Act 9147 in addition to other applicable international laws. (Wiki.)

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Illegally Smuggled Species Of The Day:

 The Satanic Leaf Tailed Gecko, is a species of gecko endemic to the island of Madagascar. It may also be known as the eyelash leaf tailed gecko or the fantastic leaf tailed gecko. It possesses a tail that much resembles a leaf, as well as long spines on the head, body and trunk. Some leaf tailed geckos even have notches in their tails to further mimic a decaying leaf.This is also thought to be a form of sexual dimorphism, as the trait seems more common in the males of the species. The satanic leaf-tailed gecko is known to occur in at least three nature reserves in Madagascar. However, illegal harvesting of leaf-tailed geckos is known to occur even within protected areas. (Wiki.)

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Yellow Crazy Ants Carrying Dead Gecko

The yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is a species of ant, introduced accidentally to northern Australia and Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, that has wreaked ecological damage in both locations. It is colloquially called “crazy” because of its erratic movements when disturbed, with its long legs and antennae making it one of the largest invasive ant species in the world. (Wiki.)

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Gecko and Palm Frond

Photograph by Lorenzo Menendez

A small gecko pokes his head out from between the ridges of a palm leaf. How I ever saw him I will never know.

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Kuhl’s Flying Gecko (Ptychozoon kuhli) is a species of gecko which has adaptations to its skin, including flaps on either side of its body, webbed feet, and a flattened tail to allow it to glide over short distances. These geckos have a remarkable camouflage. The flaps of skin along their sides help them blend with tree bark. Often, the eyes are the only way to see them. Flying Geckos, like many other gecko species, have evolved intricate toe pads with microscopic hairs that can adhere to nearly any surface, including glass. (Wiki.)

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Blue Headed Tokay Gecko

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Gecko closeup by Tambako the Jaguar

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