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Bladstaartgekko

Image of Common Flat-tail Gecko

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Description: English: this gecko called Uroplatus is endemic to Madagascar, primarily in the rainforest and on the islands of Nosy Be. they are nocturnal creatures and stay still and imitate as part of the trunk. WWF lists all the Uroplatus species on their "Top ten most wanted species" list of animals threatened by illegal wildlife trade, because of it "being captured and sold at alarming rates for the international pet trade". adam became so excited upon seeing it in the wild for the first time that he even proclaim that it is even worthwhile just to fly to the country to see this amazing creature. Date: 25 December 2009. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tangysd/4302650269/in/album-72157623086572756/. Author: Dennis Tang.

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