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Hello gecko lovers!
I came across this article recently and thought I would share. Its all about the magical properties (or, scientific properties...if you'd rather) of gecko feet. Its a short, interesting little read. Hope you enjoy!
Story: www.bbc.co.uk/nature/19149870
Cheers~
I came across this article recently and thought I would share. Its all about the magical properties (or, scientific properties...if you'd rather) of gecko feet. Its a short, interesting little read. Hope you enjoy!
Story: www.bbc.co.uk/nature/19149870
Cheers~
Do You Have a Gecko-Themed Page, Website or FB?
I was wondering if any of our wonderful members ran their own gecko sites. Do you run a fan-page or do you have a small business? I'd like to do some features on Geckos-Galore for any other sites or pages our members may run. Consider it free advertising and a way to spread some gecko love. Please leave a comment with a link to your page, website or Facebook group and we will feature you.
Thanks for helping me spread the gecko love you guys! :heart: :love: :heart:
Blindfolded Color-Changing Geckos!
For those of you who keep geckos, you've probably noticed in different caging, time of day, or when faced with stimuli many species are able to change their color to varying degrees. Some species can change their color to better match their environment and help them blend into their surroundings. But what if the gecko can't "see" their surroundings? Turns out they can 'see' through their skin! Sounds cool, right? Well I certainly thought so, and you can read more about it here!
http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/16/lizard-sees-with-its-skin-for-automatic-camouflage/
Thanks, Landgart, for showing me this study! Very fascinating
Gecko Inspired Adhesive
Last year we did a Journal about the studies being done on Tokay gecko and the unique properties of gecko feet. Well, all the research has lead to some very cool products, such as a new adhesive material known as GeckSkin. I gotta say, I cannot wait till it becomes available commercially so I can try some out in my own home!
Here is an article about their research:
http://www.ohio.com/news/local/if-you-throw-a-gecko-at-teflon-will-he-stick-ua-researchers-found-the-answer-1.482316
Here is an article about GeckSkin:
http://phys.org/news/2014-04-versatile-version-geckskin-gecko-like-adhesives.html
What do you think? Would you use this in yo
Legless Geckos You Say?
I recently came across a fascinating article regarding the reclassification of Lialis jicari as a gecko. Although these legless beauties are specialized predators that eat other lizards and geckos, scientists have reclassified them as a gecko as of last year.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/legless-geckos-slither-using-skin-ridges
If you're interested, you should check out the legless lizard/gecko page on facebook run by Jessica Hettinger. She's a real wealth of information and is working with several species, including the jicari geckos. I don't know about you, but now I really want a pair of my own... :)
From her page:
Lialis is
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Yes, it is a very interesting research study story! Thanks for sharing!