The leopard gecko is known for its unique characteristics and behaviors. These small lizards are native to the arid regions ...

Scientists have confirmed a new species of gecko endemic to the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, a major biocultural ...

The development of the world’s “stickiest non-sticky” material was inspired by the petite feet of the gecko. Stanford Mechanical Engineering professor Mark Cutkosky’s Biomimetics and Dexterous ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The crested gecko's current popularity in the pet trade ...

If you tried to grab a Geckolepis megolepis gecko, it would likely slip from your hand — leaving only its scales in your grasp. Geckolepis megolepis is the newest and largest-known member of the world ...

A gecko named Mr. Frosty and his kin have helped scientists uncover the genetic glitch that gives these lizards their standout color — and their high risk for skin tumors. These results suggest that ...