The half leaf-fingered geckos (Hemiphyllodactylus) are a diverse group with more than 70 recognized species and a ...

Reptiles have long been considered to be dim-witted and cold-blooded (in more ways than one), but research is beginning to find that they possess an impressive collection of cognitive abilities. For ...

Water repellence is an extremely important feature for animals. Different animals have different types of skin, with some being better at repelling water than others. One example is the gecko, whose ...

Earth is teeming with life: creatures big and small have spread and adapted to vastly different environments. Many animals ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Florida reef gecko, which lives in small pockets of South Florida’s tropical hardwood hammocks, is the only gecko native to ...

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 ...

The new species of gecko measures just over 7 inches long. Its most striking features are a triangular-shaped head and large, slightly protruding brown eyes that give it a distinctive, almost startled ...