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Feeding time for the Geckos!!🦎🦎 Say hello to the Marbled Gecko (Christinus marmoratus). They are nocturnal, insectivorous lizards native to Australia and found from northeastern New South Wales to southwestern Western Australia. They are commonly found living in aggregations (or clusters) of up to 10 individuals, mainly containing only one male. Most geckos are observed to engage in territorial behaviour, it is surprising that these guys don’t. It has been suggested that this could be related to mating success, increased vigilance and protection, or simply attraction to high-quality habitat. (Or they are just like me and exist as the token gay boy in a social group of lesbians haha) They are well adapted to a variety of habitats and dwell in deep burrows during the day in summer and under rocks, in their clusters, during the colder months. They carry fat reserves in their tails, which they will detach when threatened, to aid in escape. They will regenerate their tail fully but it takes about 8 months. Fully regenerated tails are can be recognised by an abrupt change in skin colouring and pattern at the point of the original fracture. (One of these guys has lost his tail before because his new tail has yet to develop the black marbles pattern and is lighter than the rest of his body) Geckos and legless lizards are the only reptiles that can vocalise with tweets or chirps (other reptiles just hiss). However these guys will rarely vocalise unless under attack where they will squeak and squeal. I won’t lie, I really love these guys and I want to catch one but it’s illegal to have one as a pet without a permit, so I won’t be doing that. #funfactswithnate #wildaustralia #nature #australia #aussie #native #knowitallnate #nateknowseverything #nowyouknow #adventuresofrockstarnate #rockstarnate #didyouknow #lizard #lizards #gecko #marbledgecko #christinusmarmoratus (at Tottenham, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsnWpyPlFOG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=89raj1wm6yl

Thanks Google! 🥛 #funfactswithnate #nowyouknow #lactosefree #milk #lactase #sugar #sweet https://www.instagram.com/p/BrEuqhJFwbJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q1dn3rt7qnkl

Hello curious Echidna! This one actually stopped traffic to cross the road to the beach! They are native to Australia and New Guinea. Armed with sharp spines for defence also having very strong front limbs and long sharp claws for digging into any and termite nests to feed on the eggs and larvae of the insects. They are also able to burrow very quickly to escape danger. The Short-Beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is a monotreme; being one of the only living mammals that lay eggs, along with the Platypus. Echidnas suckle and carry their young in a pouch until the babies develop spines and grow too big. Interestingly Echidna’s cannot sweat and avoid the extreme heat of the day, being more active in the morning and evening; they will even take a swim to cool down! They’re named after a creature from Greek mythology who was half-woman, half-snake, as they share qualities of both mammals and reptiles. They are very cool creatures indeed!! #funfactswithnate #echidna #tachyglossusaculeatus #nature #wildaustralia #monotreme #aussie #knowitallnate #adventuresofrockstarnate #rockstarnate #rockstarnate🌟 (at Tathra, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqT_Z34nqrT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8v8xacyggh2e

Hello curious Echidna! This one actually stopped traffic to cross the road to the beach! They are native to Australia and New Guinea. Armed with sharp spines for defence also having very strong front limbs and long sharp claws for digging into any and termite nests to feed on the eggs and larvae of the insects. They are also able to burrow very quickly to escape danger. The Short-Beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is a monotreme; being one of the only living mammals that lay eggs, along with the Platypus. Echidnas suckle and carry their young in a pouch until the babies develop spines and grow too big. Interestingly Echidna’s cannot sweat and avoid the extreme heat of the day, being more active in the morning and evening; they will even take a swim to cool down! They’re named after a creature from Greek mythology who was half-woman, half-snake, as they share qualities of both mammals and reptiles. They are very cool creatures indeed!! #funfactswithnate #echidna #tachyglossusaculeatus #nature #wildaustralia #monotreme #aussie #knowitallnate #adventuresofrockstarnate (at Tathra, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqT1dPXFQIe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14ijru5q71hom