Seven meters above the ground, Max Planck research group leader Ardian Jusufi observed a gecko glide off a tree and crash headfirst into another tree at 13 miles per hour. Slamming into the tree, the ...

(Inside Science) -- The flat-tailed house gecko can not only stick to walls and glide through the air, but also run on water, a new study finds. This discovery of the combination of techniques the ...

Researchers have been unraveling the mystery of gecko toes for years, hoping those cute reptiles will lend a few clues for designing better adhesives and glues. Several years ago, scientists ...

Geckos and other lizards have long been known for their incredible ability to shed their tails as a decoy for predators, but little is known about the movements and what controls the tail once it ...