Geckos May Be Famously Sticky, but Here's What Stumps Them

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 ...
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Geckos have a ‘sixth sense’

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The brightly spotted tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) appears to have a ...
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This Gecko’s Camouflage Is So Good, It Masqueraded as Another Species

A reptile found in Madagascar is impossible to tell apart from tree bark by day. For decades, scientists had mixed it up with a relative. By Sofia Quaglia As night falls on the northern forests of ...