Of all the vertebrates, a gecko has just become the first to ace behavioral tests for seeing color in very low illumination. People, for example, go color-blind in light equivalent to dim moonlight, ...

I met my first gecko in the 1970’s on the island of Guam, where it was customary to give a gecko as a house-warming gift. Why? To control the insect population inside the tropical home. It didn’t take ...

1. Introducing Geckos -- What are geckos? -- Where does the name "gecko" come from? -- Why are geckos important? -- Why should people care about geckos? -- Where do geckos live? -- What is the ...

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 ...