Lazarus species: 13 'extinct' animals found alive
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New Caledonian crested gecko
Originally described in 1866 and long feared extinct, this unusual gecko was rediscovered in 1994 in the aftermath of a tropical storm. Its oddest features are the hair-like projections found above the eyes and a crest that runs from each eye to the tail. The species is currently being assessed for CITES protection and endangered status.
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The storm obviously opened a time warp.
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I love geckos and this is the most amazing gecko ive ever seen!
Where is this info coming from? Crested Geckos are commonly (and easily) bred in captivity. I bought five @ $100/each sometime in the '90s and bred scores of them over the years. I considered myself lucky to get $25/each for them by about 2000. I finally decided to give up the hobby--too many loose crickets.2W
they sell these crested geckos in the pet stores now... these arent rare at all ... and obviously poeple are still in awe about them and thinks they're endangered, thats the whole purpose of this article ... DUH!
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Stop plastering links in comment sections. It is tacky, and makes your cause look bad. It screams "desperation!" and I don't think that is what you are going for. It weakens your point. So, let them come to you if they have questions - every one knows how to use google.
Damn dat gekco looks beast. **** i wonder how long till dem breeders start breedin dem like crazy and sellin dem as pets.
These reptiles are already in the pet stores, and have been for years ... its 2010 GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! lol
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dude shut the **** up :)
there are endangered animals kept as pets legally
most that i know of are types of cat or ape
the tiger, cheetah, orangs, jungle cats
most need special permits
being pets could save many from extinction
dogs and kitties are doing pretty good
except the otter hound
Its Charamander! :D
Its Charamander! :D
Ha it does kind of look like Stevie from Madagascar. King Julian is probabley looking for him :) lol
I love this gecko!! He is beautiful!!!
it looks like a yoohoo thinggy and at the same time tasty
This geco is sooooooooo cute
It's kind of cute! No, it's really cute! I love the eyes... it compliments the colour of its body.. I wonder what super-power it has!
I think in the Savage Dragon comic book, there was a character names Sara based on this lizard. She was orange and had the spikes and everything. She's so cute!
from madagascar
I see these at PetCo all the time, I had no idea they were thought to be extinct.
Don't forget that there are thousands of different species of geckos some of which look eerily similar. I doubt this was the exact type of gecko at petco as it's highly illegal to sell or purchase endangered species with the intent of keeping them as pets, they'd get in so much trouble. But, I can understand the allure of these lizards, they're gorgeous the prettiest for lack of a better term is the tokay gecko, it's bright blue with red spots :)
Yes They Sell This Species @ Petco. I have purchased 4 of them in the last 2 years for $49.99 plus tax. Check it out.
The Tokay is cool but they are mean... And yes these are in the pet trade you moron, the internet is covered with breeders... you obviously don't know what you are talking about
Rationalist was addressing the statement that these geckos were found in a Petco, not whether they can be found elsewhere. You obviously don't have very good reading comprehension. Moron.
IT IS SOOOO CUTE I WANT TO HOLD ON!!!!! ^_^
i want one lol it is so cuttteeee
They are really cute, & they are as soft as silk!! I own 5 of them, they are a really low key gecko to own and are addicting if you start. Of course the only ones that you can get have been in the states for years, like the article states they are considered to be endangered in their original habitat.
So freaking cute! I want one!!!! ^_^
So...CUTE! <333
Looks a lot like the Tokay gecko.
But even more cute!
It looks nothing like a tokay
THIS SHUD TOTALLY BE THE GEICO GECKO
I used to work at a pet store and the Crested Gecko was sold there.
sorry i'm pretty random. that gecko is cool!
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can they be xtinct lol
As long as he doesn't start talking about car insurance!
I like the Geico Gecko! He's so adorable! And he has that cute english accent! hehehe...And I LOOOVE the crested gecko thingy. It has eyelashes! Thats sooo cool!
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