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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 glue or suction cups. They can do this due to the gripping power of their | 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 the hairlike setae on their feet whose gripping strength has been attributed to 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 | Another very real aspect of geckos in the modern world is 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. | ||
== Body and Special Features == | == Body and Special Features == | ||
