Lizard camouflage autumn leaves

Scientists say they have snatched anomalous lizards with long tails disguised as autumn leaves in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa on the 14th. -ten.

The back of this lizard species ' twists ' very much like the ' ledge ' of a leaf so it is difficult to recognize when it is lying motionless among the leaves of fallen leaves or resting on branches covered with moss or lichen.

The lizard Uroplatus phantasticus has ' horns ' on its head and red eyes should also be dubbed the ' rising devil '. Its skin can transform into a variety of colors such as brown, yellow, green or orange to suit the surrounding environment.

Lizard Uroplatus phantasticus often hunts insects at night. If disturbed, most of them raised their heads and opened their mouths and let out loud, squeaky, clattering sounds . quite loud.

The unique disguise of the lizard Uroplatus phantasticus helps it survive in Madagascar's tropical rainforests and this species of lizard is still waiting for scientists to continue exploring.

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