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 ...

Human activity has spread these lizards around the world — including to the U.S., where you can find tokay geckos in both Florida and Hawaii. Tokay geckos are arboreal creatures. This means that the ...

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 ...

Learn safe methods to distinguish between male and female geckos. Reviewed by Natasha Diehl Telling the difference between a male and female leopard gecko can be difficult unless you know what to look ...

Geckos are known as solitary creatures, but according to some scientists, these little guys look out for one another. As you ...

Scientists have discovered how geckos' feet stick to the smoothest of surfaces -- and have duplicated the trick with synthetic foot-hair tips. "It's like Velcro without the matching surface. The same ...

A newly discovered species of gecko with unusually large scales practices a bizarre defensive strategy that might make your skin crawl: When a predator catches hold, the gecko literally jumps out of ...