AZ Animals

The Science Behind Barking Geckos and Their Surprising Calls

Barking geckos get their name for a pretty obvious reason, but why do they bark? Read here to learn more about barking geckos.
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This gecko's bark sounds like thousands of bouncing marbles. It's a new species

Along the African coast lies the world’s only coastal desert: the Namib Sand Sea. The ecological marvel, which spans 7,605,162 acres, encompasses shifting, mountainous dunes bathed in low-hanging fog.

Meet the barking gecko: Tiny desert lizard with astonishing vocal skills for survival and communication in Africa’s harshest environments

Southern Africa's deserts are home to the peculiar barking gecko, a small reptile known for its surprisingly loud ...
Charlotte Observer

‘Barking’ lizards and a deep-sea ‘Chewbacca’? See these and other new species

The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Unique ...
The State

‘Large’ desert creature with silver eyes found in Namibia. It’s a new species

On the coast of Namibia, a loud new species was discovered wandering from its burrow. Sergi Ferrete via Unsplash Standing on the coast of Namibia looking out over the ocean, an ominous sound calls out ...