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Walking Leaf
Did you know?
The Walking Leaf lives up to its name and is perfectly camouflaged: its body resembles a leaf, including the veins and discolouration that give the impression of natural damage or ageing. This camouflage effectively protects it from predators. To enhance their camouflage, Walking Leaves often move to the rhythm of the wind, much like real leaves, making them even harder to detect. They bob gently back and forth to avoid attracting attention.
The animals can reproduce asexually by parthenogenesis, which means that females are able to produce offspring without fertilisation by males. Males are rare in captivity, which makes this method of reproduction particularly useful.
Walking Leaves originate from Southeast Asia and like it warm and tropical. They moult regularly and eat their shed skin, as this contains important trace elements.
