An incredible new species of gecko has been discovered by researchers in the Cambodian hills. The Kamping Poi bent‑toed gecko ...

Like other reptiles, crested geckos regularly shed their skin. The frequency of their sheds depends on their size and age — younger, growing geckos will shed more frequently than older ones.

A gecko named Mr. Frosty and his kin have helped scientists uncover the genetic glitch that gives these lizards their standout color — and their high risk for skin tumors. These results suggest ...

This talent isn't totally unique to this new species. Many other geckos shed their skin and even their entire tail when something grabs them, but this species seems to be able to lose its skin ...

The sight of a leopard gecko shedding its skin mesmerized Katherine. The tiny creature was carefully rubbing itself against nearby surfaces, working to loosen the old layer. With a stretch of its ...

This gecko sheds its skin and goes naked, instead. The new species, called Geckolepis megalepis, is originally from Madagascar, where other species of geckos are known to lose their scales when ...

Many lizards can drop their tails when grabbed, but a newly discovered gecko sheds its skin at the lightest touch. The new species, found on Madagascar, has massive scales which tear away leaving ...

Tear-away pants may provide comic relief on the big screen, but for some geckos, shedding skin fast can mean life or death. The newfound reptile is notable for the extraordinary size and thickness ...

But closer scientific scrutiny revealed it is a species quite apart — boasting the largest scales of any gecko. And it is more skilled than any other at shedding them at even the slightest touch.