The leopard gecko is known for its unique characteristics and behaviors. These small lizards are native to the arid regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. One distinctive feature is their ...

Talk about escaping by the skin of your teeth! Scientists have discovered a new type of gecko — an evasive little lizard who can escape predators’ grip not just by dropping its tail, but by shedding ...

A curious moment in Hebei, China, was captured on camera in early August: a leopard gecko got some unusual help from its owner while shedding its skin. The video fascinated online viewers with this ...

Tear-away pants may provide comic relief on the big screen, but for some geckos, shedding skin fast can mean life or death. The newfound reptile is notable for the extraordinary size and thickness of ...

A newly discovered species of gecko with unusually large scales practices a bizarre defensive strategy that might make your skin crawl: When a predator catches hold, the gecko literally jumps out of ...