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Watch and Wait

A tokay gecko waits for nightfall in Ubud, Indonesia. Its name is an onomatopoeia, mimicking the croak the nocturnal gecko makes while in pursuit of a mate. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by gabriel serban, National Geographic Your Shot