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 ...

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 ...

One of the first decisions you’ll make for your new pet leopard gecko is to determine its name. Sure, they don’t quite recognize their names in the same way cats and dogs do, but choosing an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The crested gecko's current popularity in the pet trade ...

Deep in the forests of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in India lives Eublepharis pictus, also known as the Painted Leopard Gecko -- a colourful gecko species that only now revealed its true identity.