Uroplatus phantasticus, or the satanic leaf-tailed gecko as its commonly called, is endemic to tropical forests within the ...

It’s actually Uroplatus garamaso, a newly identified species of leaf-tailed gecko. This animal is a dazzling camouflager — better than the chameleon — but it’s long been hiding in plain sight.

Check out this video by Ryan M. Bolton of a satanic leaf-tailed gecko licking its eyeball, and keep reading to learn why this creature does what it does. The reason satanic leaf-tailed geckos lick ...

“One thing I really hoped for was that there could be one of these incredible leaf-tailed geckos.” Researchers look for the new species deep inside the boulders. Photo from Conrad Hoskin via ...

Aptly named, the leaf-tailed gecko can easily disguise itself in a nature scene. The species is indigenous to Madagascar and can usually be found in the island's tropical forests. At first glance ...

Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, as well as flattened tails. During the day, they rest head-down on tree trunks with these ...

Veterinarians performed the innovative treatment on a 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko, a species at the fringes of zoo medicine. Mike Bock In March 2025, a Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko ...

There are over 4,000 animals that call the Tulsa Zoo home. One many people may not notice is the giant leaf-tailed gecko. That is because this reptile is a master of camouflage. "They are ...