News tagged with nocturnal geckos
'Gecko vision': Key to the multifocal contact lens of the future?
Nocturnal geckos are among the very few living creatures able to see colors at night, and scientists' discovery of series of distinct concentric zones may lead to insight into better cameras and contact lenses.
May 07, 2009 |
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Activists urge protection of hunted gecko species
Wildlife activists on Wednesday called for the orange-spotted Tokay Gecko to be protected under international laws following a spike in smuggling of the lizard, mainly for medicine in China.
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Philippines warns against geckos as AIDS treatment
(AP) -- The Philippines warned Friday against using geckos to treat AIDS and impotence, saying the folkloric practice in parts of Asia may put patients at risk.
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Jul 15, 2011 |
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Invasive night geckos outcompete local day geckos
The nocturnal house gecko is an aggressive island invader with a bad reputation when it comes to interaction with the locals. House geckos have already contributed to the demise of many similar species active ...
Jun 07, 2011 |
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New species abound in Peru, but so do threats
Each year, a new bird is found and every four years a new mammal discovered in the Peruvian Amazon, a haven for biodiversity where conservation and danger often go hand in hand.
Dec 28, 2010 |
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Jamaican lizards' shows of strength mark territory at dawn, dusk
What does Jack LaLanne have in common with a Jamaican lizard? Like the ageless fitness guru, the lizards greet each new day with vigorous push-ups. That's according to a new study showing that male Anolis ...
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Aug 27, 2008 |
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