Geckos

  Geckos Geckos are extraordinary creatures here’s some information about geckos. =  Some Interesting Facts   = The scientific name for geckos is Gekkonidae. The smallest type of gecko is Feefs. There are 750 different kinds of geckos. The geckos actually named themselves! They make a sound that sounds like, GECKO! GECKO! =  Habitat   = Geckos live in forests, jungles, mountains, swamps, islands, and deserts. Geckos love warm temperatures, because their cold blooded. Geckos often live in buildings and houses. =  Life Cycle   = Geckos start out as shelled eggs (2 at a time). Inside the egg the gecko is a growing Embryo. When ready to hatch the gecko pecks out of its egg with its egg tooth. The gecko takes its first breath directly after birth, and about 1 minute later they move very, very swiftly. 7-9 years later the gecko dies. =   Adaptations   = Geckos have extremely loud screeches. They also have hairy toe pads which allow them to stick onto things such as tables, and ceilings. Geckos are nocturnal; since they’re so tiny hunting at night allows them to stay away from predators. Geckos chatter when they’re scared, or alarmed. They have no eyelids, so their eyelids close in direct or bright sunlight. =     = =      = =      = =      = =   Diet   = Geckos mostly eat insects, flies, locusts, crickets, mosquitoes, moths, cockroaches, and maggots. =  Conclusion  = I love geckos! Next time you see a gecko don’t think their icky, and gross think that they are wonderful creatures. Who help you by eating harmful insects. Aren’t Geckos interesting. =   Interested in Learning more, then visit  = [|WWW.DAYGECKO.COM]   [|WWW.LIVESCIENCE.COM] =    = =   =