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Leaf-tailed Geckos

  • July 29, 2014
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of disguise. These small lizards have twig-like legs, and their tails look a lot like dead leaves, thanks to uneven edges and veins. Native to the island of Madagascar, the nocturnal reptiles eat mostly insects.

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