Scientists found a “giant” creature in a forest of New Caledonia, kept it in a terrarium for decades and discovered a new species. Photo from Joachim Sameit Following lumberjacks into the forest of a ...

A lizard called Delcourt’s giant gecko has long been one of herpetology’s biggest mysteries — literally. Presumed extinct, the animal is by far the largest gecko known to have crawled the Earth, ...

There are over 4,000 animals that call the Tulsa Zoo home. One many people may not notice is the giant leaf-tailed gecko. That is because this reptile is a master of camouflage. “They are nocturnal so ...

The Madagascar giant day gecko (Phelsuma grandis) is a popular exotic pet, perhaps because it looks a bit like Geico’s beloved animated gecko mascot. Adults measure about 10 inches in length and are ...

Details on tiny creatures and organisms that can’t be seen by the naked eye can be absolutely gorgeous — or completely terrifying. Nikon recently released winners and notable entries for its Small ...