Anyone who’s seen a gecko will likely know they can climb walls. But these common lizards can also run across water nearly as fast as they can move on solid ground. Yet while we know how geckos scale ...

This little gargoyle gecko may be tiny, but she is built for climbing and jumping. Native to New Caledonia, these geckos can move between trees using their sticky toes and tiny claws to stay attached.

Seven meters above the ground, Max Planck research group leader Ardian Jusufi observed a gecko glide off a tree and crash headfirst into another tree at 13 miles per hour. Slamming into the tree, the ...

Geckos and other lizards have long been known for their incredible ability to shed their tails as a decoy for predators, but little is known about the movements and what controls the tail once it ...

Add water aerobics to the list of the agile gecko’s athletic accomplishments. In addition to sticking to smooth walls and swinging from leaves, geckos can skitter along the surface of water. By ...

A tiny gargoyle gecko creates an adorable feeding moment when the expert wildlife handler offers a small taste of banana. The curious reptile slowly approaches the treat, tasting it with its tiny ...