On a cool, starry night six years ago, a young scientist crept barefoot across dunes in the Namib Desert in southern Africa.

Thousands of gecko species live all over the world, making their home on every continent except Antarctica. These unique and often colorful creatures are exceptional climbers, and many have sticky ...

1. Introducing Geckos -- What are geckos? -- Where does the name "gecko" come from? -- Why are geckos important? -- Why should people care about geckos? -- Where do geckos live? -- What is the ...

Scientists found new gecko species hidden in plain sight in pristine deserts of southern Africa, thanks to their loud, ...