Do Geckos Dream? (What Science Says About Their Sleep

Crested Giant Gecko on a dry tree

You’ve probably seen a gecko resting perfectly still on a warm rock or tucked under a leaf at night. Its body looks motionless, but sometimes its eyelids twitch just a little. That tiny movement makes you wonder, do geckos dream? Geckos probably have simple dreams, though not like human dreams. Their brains show sleep patterns … Read more

Do Geckos Drop and Detach Their Tails? (Explained

Transvaal Thick-toed Gecko (2)

If you’ve ever seen a gecko running across a wall, you might notice something weird,  sometimes its tail isn’t there. Or maybe you’ve seen one suddenly drop its tail, leaving it twitching on the ground while the gecko speeds away. It makes you wonder, do geckos really drop their tails on purpose? Yes Geckos can … Read more