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A Gecko hiding in a Magnolia Tree bloom.

I was taking photographs of Magnolia Tree blooms. I saw bee's coming for the bloom's nectar. I did not see the Gecko at all. I did not know it was hiding until I saw the image on my computer screen. You can see his foot. It was probably hiding until it could eat the bee.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Camden, Ar, United States of America
Camera: PENTAX KF
Copyright: © John Arnold