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.

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Two female geckos were found pregnant with two eggs each. A Dixonius chotjuckdikuli, or Khao Ebid leaf-toed gecko, as seen from above. Photo from N. Chotjuckdikul via Donbundit, Sumontha ...

The leaf-tailed gecko is known for its camouflage skills Credit: Getty Also, try and spot the snake hidden among the tortoises in less than eight seconds to see whether you have a high IQ. 4 ...

‘Golden’-tailed creature — pregnant with 2 eggs — discovered as new species. See it By Aspen Pflughoeft. ... Dixonius chotjuckdikuli, or the Khao Ebid leaf-toed gecko.

In March 2025, a Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko received a first-of-its-kind cancer treatment at the Zoo's veterinary hospital. Smithsonian/Roshan Patel It started, as many cancers do, with a lump.

He identified the new species as the Scawfell Island leaf-tailed gecko, or phyllurus fimbriatus, the study said. The gecko’s scientific name, fimbriatus, is Latin for “fringed” and refers to ...

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.

Tulsa Zoo Talks About Specific Care Plan For Giant Leaf-Tailed Gecko On this Wild Wednesday, we learned about the giant leaf-tailed geckos. Wednesday, February 21st 2024, 10:17 am.