Get to know the satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus). This nocturnal resident of Madag

Get to know the satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus).

This nocturnal resident of Madagascar’s rainforests is a master of disguise. It specializes in mimicking dry leaves—down to its jagged tail, which looks like it’s rotting or has been chewed. And if it’s spotted by a predator, it’ll drop the camouflage act and instead open its bright red mouth for a shocking display. If all else fails and it’s caught, this gecko can drop its tail to make a getaway!

Photo: Frank Vassen, CC BY 2.0, flickr

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