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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
[[Image:171626802 221a38dc16.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Gecko Head]] | [[Image:171626802 221a38dc16.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Gecko Head]] | ||
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- | 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-horizontal surfaces without the use of either 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 | Another very real aspect of geckos in the modern world is 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 == | ||
