A wide-eyed canyon climber discovered in Iran is now the 20th known species in its gecko genus.

Ever wondered why geckos can scamper up walls and humans cannot? The secret lies in physics, biology and evolution. Discover how animals exploit molecular forces to defy gravity and why humans are ...

Look inside the foot of a gecko and you’ll see a structure that’s perfect for grasping almost any surface. Geckos’ ability to move in any direction in an instant gives them a leg up when they’re ...

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 ...

Monitor lizards are often confused with common house lizards. At first glance, both have long bodies, sharp claws and ...