Thanks to millions of microscopic hair-like structures, a gecko's foot can resist pulling forces up to 20 times the lizard's own weight. Photo: Chris Mattison/FLPA/Corbis In some fields of research, ...

Geckos have the extraordinary ability to prevent their sticky feet from fouling while running on dusty walls and ceilings. Understanding gecko adhesion and self-cleaning mechanisms is essential for ...

Scientists in Australia, Burundi, India, Uganda and Vietnam found cryptic lizards hiding in different habitats and discovered five new species of gecko. Photo from Conrad Hoskin via James Cook ...

Gargoyle geckos are native to New Caledonia, a French territory east of Australia. They're small, often colorful lizards that are easy to care for and have become more popular to keep as pets. Keep ...

The African house gecko, one of the most widely distributed invasive reptiles in the world, may have moved with the trans-Atlantic slave trade. By Sabrina Imbler If you see a gecko scampering up the ...

There are thousands of species of reptiles, but only a few are normally seen. Even fewer make cute and fun pets, but crested geckos are a great beginner-level choice for a pet reptile. With proper ...

The gecko’s ability to climb walls and ceilings may seem like a superpower -- a gravity-defying skill that scientists and engineers are trying to re-create in a number of different devices, from ...