Geckos always seem to be a popular topic when covered on NI, so we always try to bring the latest in cutting-edge gecko related research. The mechanics of exploiting van der Waals forces that geckos ...

A gecko's tail continues to flip, flop and wriggle long after it has dropped off the lizard's body. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

Like a pair of Velcro stripper pants, gecko tails come off easy. The lizards have pre-formed score lines in their tail that allow them to quickly rip off their tails when a predator has grabbed it, ...

Researchers have identified the stem cells that drive the gecko ability to regrow its tail, raising new potential for treating human spinal injuries. Leopard geckos can regrow their tails in just 30 ...

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Berkeley -- How useful is an animal's tail? For the gecko, unlike most animals, it could be a matter of life or death, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley. In a paper ...

Lizards are amazing creatures. Chameleons can change color to blend in with their surroundings. Other small lizards (including leopard geckos) drop their tail as a defensive technique. Leopard geckos ...

The leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus) is a large tree-dwelling reptile found in Eastern Madagascar. It gets the name uroplatus – which means “flat tail” – from its broad leaf-shaped tail that ...