In Mario Kart they have banana peels, in Australia they have the Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius).

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Teratohyla midas was my first glass frog from the Amazon basin. The species name midas refers to a king in Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold. A reference to the gold fleck coloration found on the frog.

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I just realized I would do a disservice if I didn't mention Sabethes! Hands down my favorite mosquito. This photo was highly commended in @nhm-london.bsky.social's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. You can read about it here: gilwizen.com/wpy-beautifu...

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This beautiful eye was hidden in the forest.
Finding the Two-lined forest-pitviper
(Bothrops bilineatus smaragdinus) was an absolute highlight during my stay in Peru in 2022. I got to experience this highlight three times in two nights. Unforgettable!

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The tail of the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) is a prime example of truly astonishing camouflage. The tail mimics a leaf successfully.

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Surinam horned frog (Ceratophrys cornuta). This might be the photo I was taking while getting Leishmaniasis. Totally not worth it. 😅

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Let’s start “another new social media platform” with an Orange-thighed frog (Litoria xanthomera) playing “peek-a-boo”. One of the beautiful green Litoria species inhabiting the wet tropics of Far North Queensland.

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