Meet the barking gecko: Tiny desert lizard with astonishing vocal skills for survival and communication in Africa’s harshest environments

Southern Africa's deserts are home to the peculiar barking gecko, a small reptile known for its surprisingly loud ...

Barking Lizards of Africa: This gecko is nature’s surprising desert communicators

Discover the secret world of barking geckos, tiny African lizards that bark like dogs. Learn how they survive deserts, communicate and amaze scientists with their unique vocal skills.
The State

Sound of thousands of ‘bouncing marbles’ turns out to be new species from Namibia

A new species of “barking” gecko was discovered in the interdune region of Namibia’s Sand Sea, according to a study. Joshua Kettle via Unsplash On warm nights in the Namib Sand Sea — Namibia’s vast ...
AZ Animals

The Science Behind Barking Geckos and Their Surprising Calls

Barking geckos get their name for a pretty obvious reason, but why do they bark? Read here to learn more about barking geckos.
Kansas City Star

‘Barking’ desert creature — the topic of warnings — turns out to be new species

As the late afternoon sun of southern Namibia faded into the early evening light, a “stout” creature emerged from its burrow and began “barking” in hopes of attracting a mate. The distinctive sound ...