Geckos are one of the most common reptiles on the planet. There are nearly 2,000 species of gecko in seven distinct gecko families. This makes geckos one of the most diverse reptile clades. You can ...

1. Introducing Geckos -- What are geckos? -- Where does the name "gecko" come from? -- Why are geckos important? -- Why should people care about geckos? -- Where do geckos live? -- What is the ...

Day geckos are a colorful group of lizards that are all in the Phelsuma genus. These geckos are all related, but they don't have identical habitats and habits. These days you can find day geckos in ...

Eternally smiling and adorable, leopard geckos have quickly become one of the most popular reptile pets. The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is often recommended as the best low-maintenance pet ...

Australian geckos are remarkably adaptable reptiles, thriving across diverse environments due to unique traits like adhesive ...

Though geckos cling well on stiff, clean, dry surfaces, a wet surface—like you might find in a bathtub—can inhibit the setae’s clinging abilities. Water between the setae and the surface impairs the ...

What gives geckos the remarkable ability to run upside down across ceilings and stop short on smooth vertical surfaces? You could call it “the hierarchy of hairs.” In the last 15 years, it has been ...

The Chilean marked geckos that call Chile’s Atacama Desert home have proved annoyingly difficult to classify. While one might ...