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 ...

The New Caledonian giant gecko, or Leachie, is the world's largest gecko, endemic to New Caledonia. These geckos exhibit striking colour variations and unique behaviours, thriving in rainforest ...

Geckos are reptiles with diverse species. They exist across continents. Geckos possess unique features. Their toes stick to surfaces. Some geckos see well in the dark. They use sounds to communicate.