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Geckos are basically small lizards. They chirp at each other to communicate over distances. As you will find, a gecko's most important characteristic is its amazing footpads. They have attracted a lot of attention to the gecko, 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 | Geckos are basically small lizards. They chirp at each other to communicate over distances. As you will find, a gecko's most important characteristic is its amazing footpads. They have attracted a lot of attention to the gecko, 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 glue or suction cups. They can do this due to the gripping power of their setae whose gripping strength has been described by van der Waals forces (although some believe it has to do with capillary action and hydrogen bonding). | ||
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. A very popular [[species]] of captive gecko is the [[Leopard Gecko]]. It has a calm demeanor and rarely bites, making for a perfect pet. | 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. A very popular [[species]] of captive gecko is the [[Leopard Gecko]]. It has a calm demeanor and rarely bites, making for a perfect pet. | ||
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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 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" are cleaned by the geckos licking | Geckos do not have eyelids. They have a clear membrane over their eyes. These "membranes" are cleaned by the geckos themselves licking them with their long tongues [http://geckodude.com/shedding.htm]. | ||
== Reproductive Habits and Young == | == Reproductive Habits and Young == | ||
