The Leaf-tailed gecko is a large nocturnal gecko. This gecko has impressive camouflage and sharp claws used to scale trees.
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Ocellated velvet geckos are also common along the eastern coast of Australia and are active at night. Velvet geckos are tree and rock dwellers.
A life-size Green sea turtle statue at the beach. Green sea turtles nest in the area and feed on sea grasses and algae.
Spotted velvet geckos are common nocturnal geckos found along Australia's eastern coast. These geckos reach about 15 cm in length (including their tails).
Mourning geckos are found along Queensland's east coast and feed on small insects and plant nectar. Adults grow to about 10 cm long (including their tails).
The Asian house gecko (invasive in Australia) can be seen during the day, but are most active at night. Asian house geckos can also be heard making a chirping call. Hatchlings, juveniles, and adults are common co-inhabiting with humans feeding off insects attracted to the unnatural lighting. The young hatchlings are only about 2 cm long and the adults grow to about 11 cm long (including tail).
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