Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The crested gecko's current popularity in the pet trade ...

To solve practical issues, sometimes all we have to do is study nature. An often quoted example is that of the gecko, a small animal known for the phenomenal adhesive strength in its feet, which ...

Learn safe methods to distinguish between male and female geckos. Reviewed by Natasha Diehl Telling the difference between a male and female leopard gecko can be difficult unless you know what to look ...

There are thousands of species of reptiles, but only a few are normally seen. Even fewer make cute and fun pets, but crested geckos are a great beginner-level choice for a pet reptile. With proper ...

If you want to bring home a Leopard Gecko, one of the first questions you may ask is “how much does one cost?” The answer isn’t as simple as it may seem. Some Leopard Geckos have sold for over $2,500!

Your gecko may have all its basic needs met, but how can you tell if a leopard gecko is happy? Although they can’t express their happiness like a dog can, they do have several ways to communicate ...

The critically endangered Manapany day gecko has long been known only from a small part of Réunion Island, a French territory in the Indian Ocean. A recent study finds the bright green lizard no ...

The African house gecko, one of the most widely distributed invasive reptiles in the world, may have moved with the trans-Atlantic slave trade. By Sabrina Imbler If you see a gecko scampering up the ...