Overview

• A team of scientists in Tamil Nadu, India, discovered a new gecko species, Cnemaspis vangoghi, named for its resemblance to Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'.
• The male Cnemaspis vangoghi exhibits a unique pattern of greyish-blue dots and a hint of yellow, mimicking the famous painting.
• Another species, Cnemaspis sathuragiriensis, was also discovered and named after the Sathuragiri Hills.
• The discoveries underline Tamil Nadu's exceptional biodiversity, with researchers expecting to name over 50 new lizard species.
• The Van Gogh gecko has sparked creativity, with artists drawing comparisons and celebrating the intersection of art and science.