A mossy leaf-tailed gecko rests of on tree bark in Madagascar. The gecko has attracted interest from reptile enthusiasts for its incredible camouflage. (iStock/Getty Images) I’d like to introduce you ...

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 received a ...

Scientists found a “large” fringed animal camouflaged in the forests of Madagascar and discovered a new species, a study said. Photos from Mark D. Scherz Stretched out flat against a tree in ...

Emerging from the forest, a “leaf-toed” creature sat near a mountain highway in Vietnam. Scientists passing through spotted the small animal — and discovered a new species. The researchers were ...

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 nocturnal so ...

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 ...

Scientists discovered the new species of animal, Dixonius gialaiensis, along a mountain highway in Gia Lai province on a hot night, a study said. Photo from Vinh Quang Luu, Thuong Huyen Nguyen, Minh ...