When something is hydrophobic, it repels water. When water is dropped on a hydrophobic surface, rather than spread out over the object, the water forms droplets. Some plants, animals, and insects have ...

Most people know the basics of looking after a cat or a dog, but when it comes to tropical pets, things can get a little more complicated. In a video shared on the TikTok account @valeriel0vesy0u, the ...

Super skin Geckos may have the ability to stick to walls, but it seems that not much sticks to them. The skin of the box-patterned gecko (Lucasium sp.) is able to prevent the adhesion of everything ...

Eternally smiling and adorable, leopard geckos have quickly become one of the most popular reptile pets. The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is often recommended as the best low-maintenance pet ...

Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, as well as flattened tails. During the day, they rest head-down on tree trunks with these ...