18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Cheshire Gecko
The cat-gecko (Aeluroscalabotes felinus) has a very impudent facial expression, reminding of the Cheshire Cat from “Alice in Wonderland”. In fact it takes its name from the habit of curling up his tail, for covering itself when sleeping, similar to a cat.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Malaysia |
| Copyright: | © Bernhard Schubert |