This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now ...

The leopard gecko is known for its unique characteristics and behaviors. These small lizards are native to the arid regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. One distinctive feature is their ...

Aside from the furry critters you see during your pet store visit, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, reptiles are a popular choice to have as a pet. One of the most popular pet ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Edmonton's animal protection unit rescued a leopard gecko, tarantula, two cats, and 83 snakes from an Edmonton home on Aug. 20, ...

“They are mainly a terrestrial species of gecko that is native to Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. They’re super cool and really manageable,” said Adam Riggs, known as the “reptile guy” at Fin-n-Feather ...

In reptiles, a simple temperature change can determine whether an egg develops into a male or female. This process is formally known as temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD), in which the sex ...

The animal enthusiasts at ZooEarthTV introduce a charming leopard gecko up close.

Water repellence is an extremely important feature for animals. Different animals have different types of skin, with some ...

Biologists think tropical animals can’t really adapt when the environment changes – a new study challenges that view.

In a rare gecko color variety known as Lemon Frost, scientists have traced an unusual coloring and tendency to form tumors to a gene linked to human melanoma. The leopard gecko's name was Mr. Frosty, ...

Edmonton’s animal protection unit rescued 83 snakes, a leopard gecko and other animals in poor health from an Edmonton home last month. The unit executed a search warrant at an Edmonton home on Aug.