The following text is for questions number 3 to 5The gecko is a small to medium sized lizard that lives in warm climates. There are over
1,100 species of gecko and most of them have thousands of hair-like structures on their feet
which help them to stick and climb slippery and flat surfaces. Keep reading for more facts and
information on geckos.
Geckos are small to medium-sized lizards. They are found all over the world in warm
climates. There are over 1,100 different species of geckos. Several species, such as the House
Gecko, will enter houses and climb over the walls and ceilings eating insects. Many people also
keep geckos as pets in aquariums. The most common pet gecko is the Leopard Gecko. Geckos
range in size from 3/4 to 14 inches long. The life span of a gecko can be as long as 30 years.
Most geckos are nocturnal.
The largest gecko is the Tokay Gecko and the smallest is the Dwarf Gecko. Geckos come in
a wide variety of colors, patterns and textures. Some geckos can change color like chameleons,
Geckos are different from other lizards, because they use vocal chirps to cominunicate with
each other.​