Gecko


About This Animal

  • Geckos have sticky toes! 🦎
    They can climb walls and even walk on ceilings because their toes have tiny hair-like structures that create a sticky grip.
  • Geckos don’t blink! 👀
    Instead of blinking, they lick their eyes to keep them clean and moist.
  • They come in all colors! 🌈
    Some geckos are bright green, others are spotted or even glow under certain lights!
  • Geckos can lose their tails! 🐾
    If a predator grabs them by the tail, they can drop it to escape. Don’t worry – it grows back!
  • They make sounds! 🎶
    Unlike many lizards, geckos chirp, click, and bark to communicate with each other.
  • No eyelids, no problem!
    Since they don't have eyelids, geckos have a transparent scale covering their eyes.
  • Geckos live everywhere! 🌍
    You can find geckos on every continent except Antarctica.
  • Most are nocturnal! 🌙
    This means they are active at night and sleep during the day.
  • They love insects! 🪲
    Geckos enjoy eating bugs like crickets, flies, and moths.
  • Super cool skin!
    Some geckos can change colors to blend into their surroundings, similar to chameleons.

Geckos are fascinating little creatures that can teach us a lot about nature!