#phantasticus

[nightmares-art]

Good morning :)

#art #fantasy #fantasyart #phantasticus #fantasyworld

[unbfacts]

#Chelonoidis niger phantasticus #facts #animals #species

[mraof]

I love photos that show lizards with gender labels because I like to present them like "This is what gender is"

#lizard #gecko #Aeluroscalabotes #Aeluroscalabotes felinus #Uroplatus #Uroplatus phantasticus #Lygodactylus #Lygodactylus williamsi #satanic leaf tailed gecko #cat gecko #electric blue day gecko

[thecreatureawaits]

Creature Awaits #232

Each week I plan to feature an amazing creature, admiring God's fantastic artistry. Hopefully it’ll brighten someone’s day to see something new and interesting if they haven’t seen it before. : )

For November we'll be exploring some uniquely camouflaged creatures… : )

(An awesome captures by skilled photographer, Charles J. Sharp (CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed, cropped))

The Phantastic Leaf-Tailed Gecko

A.K.A: The Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko, The Eyelash Leaf-Tailed Gecko

Scientific Name: Uroplatus phantasticus

Region: Tropical forests along central eastern Madagascar

Size: Only about 3.5" (~9cm) long, including their leafy tail

Interesting Notes: These remarkable little leafy reptiles are so well camouflaged, that, when remaining still, both predators and prey struggle to see them. Not only do they sport the warm colors and markings of fallen leaves, but even their skin's texture contains leaf-like veining. Interestingly, there is a tendency in males of the species to also have notches in their tails as though decomposing, but most female tails appear more intact.

#creatureawaits #beautiful animals #Phantastic Leaf-Tailed Gecko #Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko #Eyelash Leaf-Tailed Gecko #Uroplatus phantasticus #camouflage

[herpsandbirds]

Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus), family Gekkonidae, found in eastern Madagascar

photograph by Chien C. Lee

#leaf tailed gecko #gecko #uroplatus #gekkonidae #lizard #reptile #herpetology #animals #nature #madagascar

[ex0skeletal-undead]

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko, Uroplatus phantasticus, mixed media sculpture by Ellen Jewett

#art #sculpture #fantasy #surreal #lizard #gecko #creature design

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus)

(Photo from Reptile Direct)

Conservation Status- Unlisted

Habitat- Eastern Madagascar

Size (Weight/Length)- 100 mm

Diet- Small insects; Snails

Cool Facts- Yes, that’s actually its name. The satanic leaf-tailed gecko is named for both its leaf shaped tail and the small horns above its eyes. Originally described in 1888, it was thought to be a mythical creature from its beautiful appearance. Its camouflage perfectly blends in with the thick Madagascan rainforests. The gecko’s feet have adhesive hairs on their toes that maximizes their surface area and allows them to stick to vertical surfaces. If their camo fails, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko opens wide and shows off its vibrant red throat with the hopes of scaring off birds. Due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, these geckos are at risk. Luckily, three national parks protect the rainforests that the geckos call home.

Rating- 11/10 (Lizardman, take me by the hand.)

#Animal of the day #Animals #Lizards #Geckos #Friday #February 10 #Satanic leaf tailed gecko #Reptiles #biology #science #conservation #the more you know

[afeelgoodblog]

The Best News of Last Week - June 20, 2022

🏳️‍🌈 — Happy Pride Month! Let’s start this week with some great news coming from Tokyo.

1. Tokyo Passes Law to Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday adopted legislation recognizing same-sex partnerships, which will extend some rights that apply to married heterosexual couples.

It also reflects changing attitudes toward the LGBT community. A poll by the Asahi newspaper last year found that 65 percent of voters nationwide supported same-sex marriage, up from 41 percent in 2015.

Japan is the only country in the G7 largest economies not to recognize same-sex marriages.

2. Extinct ‘fantastic giant tortoise’ found alive on the Galápagos Islands

Believed to be extinct for more than a century, a rare species of giant tortoise is in fact still alive.

Scientists assumed that the chelonoidis phantasticus had died out more than a century ago. The only known specimen was discovered in 1906. But in 2019, Princeton researchers discovered a lone female tortoise on the island that hinted that the species might live on. Last week, they finally proved that the two specimens are related.

3. Groundbreaking treatment for HIV/AIDS developed by research team ‘with just a single vaccine dose’

People with AIDS might soon have the option to be treated with just a single vaccine dose, according to a new study from Tel Aviv University that shows the potential impact of a new and unique AIDS/HIV treatment. The peer-reviewed study was led by Dr. Adi Barzel and PhD student Alessio Nehmad.

The goal of the research team was to genetically engineer type B white blood cells inside the body of a person with AIDS. Once modified, the blood cells would be able to secrete neutralizing antibodies against the HIV virus responsible for AIDS, eradicating it from the patient’s body.

4. Rare sun bears rescued from animal traffickers get health checkup

Heartwarming footage shows how two rare bears that were poached as cubs by animal traffickers were given a thorough health checkup.

“Sun Bears Bopha and Jamran are former victims of the illegal wildlife trade, but found their forever homes at Perth Zoo after being rescued by Free the Bears.”

5. The New York Public Library is giving away 500,000 books for free for keeps

The library is giving away 500,000 books for free to kids, teens and families at all of its branch locations in an effort to help folks build their at-home libraries “and strength the city’s ecosystem of learning,”

All you really have to do to get your hands on some copies is to show up at your neighborhood library and use your card — or sign up for one.

6. Alaska Airlines flight attendant proposes to pilot girlfriend on Pride-themed plane

Veronica Rojas, a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, surprised her girlfriend with an unforgettable wedding proposal on a flight to Los Angeles. During the flight, Rojas got down on one knee and in true flight attendant-fashion, used the PA system to propose to Moncayo.

7. Disabled teen completes 84-mile trek of Hadrian’s Wall in wheelchair

Plucky youngster Brynn Hauxwell, 17, who has autism, ADHD, severe asthma, and fixed ankle contractures, took on the historic trail on the border between England and Scotland as part of a charity challenge.

The arduous journey saw Brynn and his team traveling around eight to nine miles a day and at times going as slow as one mile an hour. The resilient teen has raised over $13,000 for Ability Shetland, a charity that supports disabled people to unlock their full potential in all areas of life, and which also provided the mountain trike for the expedition.

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#best news of last week #pride month #galapagos

[amnhnyc]

Get to know the satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus).👹🍂🦎 This nocturnal resident of Madagascar’s rainforests is a master of disguise. It specializes in mimicking dry leaves—down to its jagged tail, which looks like it’s rotting or has been chewed. And if it’s spotted by a predator, it’ll drop the camouflage act and instead open its bright red mouth for a shocking display. If all else fails and it’s caught, this gecko can drop its tail to make a getaway! Photo: Frank Vassen, CC BY 2.0, flickr #AnimalFacts #gecko #SatanicLeafTailedGecko #nature #dyk #Madagascar #camoflauge #nocturnal https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdo-wFqLtEf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#animalfacts #gecko #satanicleaftailedgecko #nature #dyk #madagascar #camoflauge #nocturnal

[tengomilpalabrasparati]

Tal día como hoy 19 de febrero ...

2019: En Galápagos, Ecuador, se halla una hembra de tortuga, de la especie Chelonoidis Phantasticus, que se creía extinta desde 1906.

2002: La nave Mars Odyssey de la NASA comienza a cartografiar la superficie de Marte.

1989: Entre los restos de la supernova 1987A se detecta, por primera vez, el nacimiento de una estrella pulsante.

1986: La Unión Soviética lanza la estación espacial MIR.

1985: Se estrella un Boeing 727 en el monte Oiz (Bilbao, España) al chocar con una antena de comunicaciones, causando la muerte de sus 148 ocupantes.

1983: Un choque entre un tren de carga y otro de pasajeros en la estación de Moreno (Sonora, México) se cobra la vida de unas 400 personas.

1926: En Nueva York se subasta un ejemplar de la Biblia de Gutenberg, el primer libro impreso, por 106.000 dólares.

1910: Se inaugura el estadio Old Trafford, en el que juega el Manchester United.

1878: Thomas Alva Edison patenta el fonógrafo.

356: El emperador Constancio II emite un decreto por el que se cierran todos los templos paganos en el Imperio romano.

#Tal día como hoy 19 de febrero ... #efemérides

[cosmicanger]

Uroplatus phantasticus, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko, eyelash leaf-tailed gecko or the phantastic leaf-tailed gecko, is a species of gecko indigenous to the island of Madagascar.

[nightmares-art]

#this took me way too long to make #he be chilling tho #phantasticus #fantasyart #fantasy #art

[wtfearth123]

The satanic leaf-tailed gecko, Uroplatus phantasticus, looks so unusual that its Latin name means “imaginary”. It is native to Madagascar.

#satanicleaftailedgecko #uroplatusphantasticus #madagascarwildlife #imaginarylizards

[youre-ackermine]

Send this to ten other bloggers that you think are wonderful. Keep the game going, make someone smile!!! ❤️

Lovely Cas 🫶

Thank you so so much for sending this to me!!

Well, to be honest, I am the one thinking you are wonderful actually!

I love your Eremin Family AU, all those cute children driving their parents mad [except for Hange lmao] but so endearing, those different family dynamics, your creativity is so refreshing!

Your takes on SNK are so good & accurate [the titan analyses you posted lately are brilliant]

Also, I really appreciate the way you tag your moots [me] in a post/reblog they [I] might be interested in! It shows how much you care & how sweet you are! Thank you 🫶

Your posts about dinosaurs or any kind of other -saur- on my tl brighten my day!

Sending love & a pic of a real cutie 🦎

satanic leaf tailed gecko [uroplatus phantasticus]

#val has mail 💌 #lovely moots 💕 #cas 🦕 #wyvernslovecake 🦖

[lesser-known-composers]

Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714) - Meine Seufzer

Victor Torres & Stylus Phantasticus

#Philipp Heinrich Erlebach #baroque period #Youtube

[herpsandbirds]

Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus), family Gekkonidae, found in eastern Madagascar

photograph by Thorsten Negro 

#leaf tailed gecko #gecko #uroplatus #gekkonidae #lizard #reptile #herpetology #animals #nature #madagascar