The Union Island gecko (Gonatodes daudini), known for its jewel-like markings, has seen its population grow from around 10,000 in 2018 to around 18,000 today — an increase of 80%. The gecko’s wild ...

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Dramatic footage has been shared online capturing the moment a gecko went toe-to-tarsal claw with a venomous scorpion. The video was shared with Newsweek by researchers from San Diego State University ...

Mares’s leaf-toed gecko has been rediscovered on Rábida Island in the Galápagos after being thought extinct for more than a century, with only ancient bones as previous evidence of its existence.

Stuttgart – Geckos’ impressive climbing abilities give them agility rarely surpassed in nature. With their highly specialized adhesive lamellae on their feet, geckos can climb up smooth vertical ...