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An Australia native, the smooth knob-tailed gecko is more cold tolerant than other gecko species in the region, able to survive lower temperatures for extended periods of time. As a nocturnal hunter, this cold tolerance is advantageous, as it allows the gecko to move faster than its prey, which are species that slow considerably in the cold. However, even this gecko has its limits, and should temperatures drop significantly, it will forgo hunting in favor of taking shelter in a burrow. #gecko #knobtailed #smooth #Australia #bigeyes #smiling #nocturnal #cute #photography #wildlifephotography #studioportrait #animal #wildlife #PhotoArk @insidenatgeo