Palmato Gecko cleaning eye with tongue C018 / 9330
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Palmato Gecko cleaning eye with tongue C018 / 9330
Extremely sensitive to heat, the Palmato Gecko (pachydactylus rangei) only emerges after dark and remains active till dawn or on cool days. It lives underground in the dunes. It feeds on smaller insects and arachnids and is preyed on by dancing white lady spiders, hunting spiders and the sidewinding adder. The image shows the Gecko using its tongue to clean sand particles off its eyes as it spends alot of time underground does not have eye lids.Photographed in the Namib Desert near Swakopmund, Namibia, Southern Africa
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Africa Arid Carnivore Gecko Herpetology Insectivore Insectivorous Lizard Namib Desert Namibia Reptile Tongue Burrower Large Eyes Namib Pachydactylus Rangei Palmatogecko Rangei Swakopmund Web Footed Gecko
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This print captures the incredible adaptability of the Palmato Gecko (pachydactylus rangei) in its natural habitat. Known for its extreme sensitivity to heat, this elusive creature emerges only after dark or on cool days in the Namib Desert near Swakopmund, Namibia. The image showcases the gecko's unique behavior as it delicately cleans sand particles off its large eyes using its long tongue. Living underground in the dunes, this reptile lacks eyelids and relies on this meticulous cleaning ritual to maintain clear vision. As an insectivore, the Palmato Gecko feeds on smaller insects and arachnids that inhabit its subterranean world. However, it must remain vigilant against predators such as dancing white lady spiders, hunting spiders, and sidewinding adders that pose a constant threat. With its web-footed structure and distinctive palm-like markings on its skin, this gecko is perfectly adapted to thrive in arid environments like the Namib Desert. Its ability to burrow deep into sandy terrain ensures protection from harsh temperatures while also providing ample opportunities for hunting prey. Photographed by TONY CAMACHO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this stunning image offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of these remarkable creatures found in Southern Africa.
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