Whether you’re smitten by their big eyes or intrigued by their sticky toes, owning a gecko is full of surprising twists ... but geckos are often happiest when left alone. While some species, like ...

By rolling their toes inward as they move, geckos can break the molecular connections their spatulae have made with the surface, allowing for swift detachment and re-attachment in the blink of an eye.

This friendly and beautiful little female leopard gecko is currently at Manchester (NH) Animal Shelter. According to volunteers, “she enjoys hanging out in a warm, cozy spot while observing the ...

This helps a leopard gecko shed her skin safely. You’ll want a hygrometer, to measure the humidity. The temperature gradient should range from 80-90 degrees to 70-75 degrees, Fahrenheit.

Professor Lars Schmitz joins WIRED to guide us through a giant tree of life mapping the evolution of eyes in the animal kingdom: how they work, why they've taken the form they have, and the ...

Mar. 18, 2025 — In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an ...

Not dissimilar to human civilizations, many species within the greater animal kingdom heavily depend on parental care. Many of these species are altricial, meaning they are born helpless or “immature.