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Did You Know? Tokay geckos Nov 27 2007
The best way to track down the nocturnal tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is to listen out for its loud, distinctive “to-kay” call after sunset.
Native to parts of Asia and the Indo-Australian Archipelago, this species also makes a variety of other calls which sound like “gah”, “eck” and, sometimes, a small dog’s bark.
Tags: asia, colour, gecko, lizard, noise, reptile, thailand, throat, thung salaeng luang national park, tokay gecko, tongueWildlife news from around the world
Frogs’ toes inspire sticky tape Oct 16 2007
Materials scientists have created a strong, reusable adhesive tape which can be removed cleanly. Their inspiration: the toe pads of tree frogs, lizards and crickets, which remain sticky without picking up dust particles.
Tags: adhesive, air, amphibian, capillary, cricket, dust, frog, gecko, indian institute of technology, lizard, oil, red-eyed tree frog, toe, vessel
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