New Caledonia's giant geckos are the latest sensation in the global pet trade. But conservationists warn their social media-fuelled popularity is putting the endangered species at risk.

"We are definitely going through a sixth mass extinction." Experts stunned by gut-wrenching discovery fueled by social media ...

Look at this big fellow. Such a solid unit. At 36 cm long from snout to tail, the New Caledonian giant gecko (Rhacodactylus leachianus) is the largest species of gecko on Earth. And it does all of ...

If you own a crested gecko or are thinking of adopting one, you’ve probably wondered how long their lifespans are. Knowing ...

Gargoyle geckos are native to New Caledonia, a French territory east of Australia. They're small, often colorful lizards that are easy to care for and have become more popular to keep as pets.

He “has studied geckos of the genus Rhacodactylus in their natural habitat during about a dozen excursions to New Caledonia and while keeping and breeding these fascinating animals in terrariums ...

0042 ounces (120 milligrams). Rhacodactylus leachianus leachianus, a subspecies of the New Caledonian giant gecko, is one of the largest gecko in the world, according to Reptiles Magazine.

Now, DNA from the specimen reveals that the colossal lizard belongs to a group of New Caledonian “diplodactylid” geckos, researchers report June 19 in Scientific Reports. Geckos in this ...

The largest known gecko in the world is the New Caledonian gecko. They are exclusively found on the islands of New Caledonia in the South Pacific and can grow up to 14 inches long. [Related ...

a giant day gecko (yes, the Geico one), and a cuddly New Caledonian giant gecko named Kermit, who’s been known to nap in Laleh’s hoodie. The geckos are sourced from zoos, licensed breeders and ...

There’s a Madagascar leaf-tailed gecko (a species that is on the verge of extinction), a New Caledonian giant gecko named Kermit (who enjoys napping in Laleh’s sweatshirt hood) and a giant day ...

At the Gecko Gallery NYC there are New Caledonian giant geckos, psychedelic rock geckos, monkey-tailed skinks, giant leaf-tailed geckos, peacock day geckos, and even a tiny juvenile (although ...