If you liked this story, share it with other people. Geckos are some of the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom. Geckos are lizards, yet not all lizards are geckos. With tails that can be ...

Biologists have found that evolution can downgrade or entirely remove adaptations a species has previously acquired, giving the species new survival advantages. The researchers focused their attention ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A study led by biologists at the University of California, Riverside has found that evolution can downgrade or entirely remove adaptations a species has previously acquired, such ...

Geckos are superb wall-crawlers. These lizards can scuttle up sheer surfaces and cling to ceilings with effortless grace, thanks to toes that are covered in microscopic hairs. Each of these hairs, ...

Southern Africa's deserts are home to the peculiar barking gecko, a small reptile known for its surprisingly loud ...

If you step outside on a warm summer evening and turn on your porch light, you may spot a tiny pink lizard clinging to the ceiling. With large eyes, translucent skin and the ability to cling to almost ...

Geckos and lizards, though similar, have distinct differences. All geckos are lizards, but not all lizards are geckos. Geckos are typically smaller with unique toe pads for climbing, nocturnal habits, ...

Geckos have been observed running across the surface of water in a remarkable feat not seen in any other animals their size. The lizards use a unique combination of adaptations to stop themselves ...

A handsome tokay gecko. Photo: Ethan Knapp and Alyssa Stark Anyone who lives in or has visited a tropical country is likely familiar with the chipper chirping of the gecko. These friendly little ...

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 ...