Web-footed gecko
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Web-footed gecko
Web-footed gecko (Pachydactylus rangei), formerly known as Palmatogecko rangei. This gecko lives underground in the sand dunes of the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola. It is sensitive to heat and only emerges after dark, remaining active until dawn hunting small insects and arachnids. It is preyed on by several spiders and the sidewinding adder. Photographed in Namibia
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Africa African Alert Arid Carnivore Carnivorous Desert Gecko Herpetology Insectivore Insectivorous Lizard Namib Desert Namibia Namibian Predator Predatory Reptile Sand Burrower Pachydactylus Rangei Palmatogecko Rangei Watchful
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This print captures the elusive beauty of the Web-footed gecko (Pachydactylus rangei), formerly known as Palmatogecko rangei, in its natural habitat. Found deep within the sand dunes of the Namib Desert in Namibia and Angola, this remarkable creature has adapted to a life underground. Sensitive to heat, it patiently waits for darkness to fall before emerging from its burrow. With watchful eyes and an alert stance, this reptile becomes active during the night, tirelessly hunting small insects and arachnids until dawn breaks over the arid landscape. However, danger lurks around every corner as several spiders and even the sidewinding adder prey upon this delicate predator. The photograph perfectly showcases the intricate details of this solitary gecko against a backdrop of golden sand. Its unique webbed feet are clearly visible - an adaptation that allows it to navigate effortlessly through its sandy domain. As we admire this image captured by Science Photo Library in Namibia's vast wilderness, we are reminded of nature's resilience and diversity. The Web-footed gecko is not just another lizard; it represents a fascinating branch on biology's tree of life – one that thrives under extreme conditions while maintaining its predatory instincts. Let us cherish these glimpses into our planet's rich fauna and appreciate how each species contributes to our understanding of zoology and herpetology.
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