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.
Center for Biological Diversity

Endangered Species Act Saves Tiny Puerto Rican Gecko

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that Puerto Rico’s Monito gecko has recovered and is being removed from the list of endangered species. The tiny, ...

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.

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 ...
Wichita Eagle

Scientists spot ‘reddish’ eyes in the night — and discover adorably small new species

Scientists found several small animals in Fergana Valley and discovered two new species: Alsophylax ferganensis and Alsophylax emilia, a study said. Photo from Nazarov, Abduraupov, Shepelya, Gritsina, ...