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Geckos are basically small lizards. They chirp at eachother to communicate over distances. As you will find, a gecko's most important characteristic at this time is its amazing footpads. They have attracted a lot of attention to the gecko at this time in history, due to the amazing qualities that the foot posseses. Gecko's can easily climb onto walls and non-morizontal surfaces without and water or suction cups. They move due to a special theory called " van der Waals interactions". | Geckos are basically small lizards. They chirp at eachother to communicate over distances. As you will find, a gecko's most important characteristic at this time is its amazing footpads. They have attracted a lot of attention to the gecko at this time in history, due to the amazing qualities that the foot posseses. Gecko's can easily climb onto walls and non-morizontal surfaces without and water or suction cups. They move due to a special theory called " van der Waals interactions". | ||
Another very real aspect of geckos in the modern world are the fact that they are sold as pets in North America. Geckos can live up to 25 years old. A very popular species of captive gecko is the Leopard Gecko. | Another very real aspect of geckos in the modern world are the fact that they are sold as pets in North America. Geckos can live up to 25 years old. A very popular species of captive gecko is the Leopard Gecko. It has a calm demeanor and rarely bites, making for a perfect pet. | ||
== Body and Special Features == | == Body and Special Features == | ||
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Geckos have small round bodies, with two pairs of legs. Each of the four legs has three toes. These "toes" are a wonder of science. Each pad has thousands of small setae attached to the bottom surface of the foot. These attach to virtually any surface using a theory called van der Waals interactions. Though this theory emphasizes force of liquids, the geckos foot needs no liquids of any kind to adhere to surfaces. | Geckos have small round bodies, with two pairs of legs. Each of the four legs has three toes. These "toes" are a wonder of science. Each pad has thousands of small setae attached to the bottom surface of the foot. These attach to virtually any surface using a theory called van der Waals interactions. Though this theory emphasizes force of liquids, the geckos foot needs no liquids of any kind to adhere to surfaces. | ||
Another wonder is the geckos tail | Another wonder is the geckos tail, the tail is used to store fat the gecko builds up. it can then burn that fat when needed without carrying it on their bodies (or torsos). Some species have tails that shoot poisonous liquids out of the ends.[http://geckodude.com/tail.htm] | ||
Geckos | Geckos come in a variety of colors, for genetics and other different reasons. Some are born with the colors that they will have their entire lives. Some have adapted forms of camouflage, and some rely on chromataphores to rapidly change their colors as a form of protection. | ||
Geckos do not have eyelids, they have a clear membrane over their eyes. These "membranes" geckos lick over them with their long tongues to keep them clean. | |||
== Reproductive Habits and Young == | == Reproductive Habits and Young == | ||
