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 ...

Aside from the furry critters you see during your pet store visit, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, reptiles are a popular choice to have as a pet. One of the most popular pet ...

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 ...

Geckos can grip and climb almost anything almost like they can defy gravity but how? Geckos can grip and climb almost anything. Walking up walls, hanging upside down… even from glass. It’s almost like ...

I met my first gecko in the 1970’s on the island of Guam, where it was customary to give a gecko as a house-warming gift. Why? To control the insect population inside the tropical home. It didn’t take ...