A Master of Disguise – Scientists Discover New “Cryptic” Species of Leaf-Tailed Gecko
A global team of scientists has identified and named a new species of leaf-tailed gecko from northern Madagascar, known as Uroplatus garamaso. Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, complemented by flat tails.
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