Where do geckos live? What is the purpose of the tail?

Gecko, also known as gecko, gecko, wall-climbing gecko, four-legged snake, gecko, scorpion, Tianlong, eaves snake, eaves dragon, is a kind of flat, slender tail, with adhesion function of reptiles. Gecko is a kind of broken tail can still survive, broken tail is also to protect themselves, this is its peculiarity. Let's take a look at where the gecko lives. What is the purpose of the tail?

Where do geckos live?

Gecko mainly lives in warm parts of the world and is a relatively common creature.

Gecko belongs to small reptiles, which can adapt to different environments from desert to jungle. The distribution areas of different species are different.

Like spotted geckos are mainly distributed in North America, the body length can reach 15 centimeters, the body color is pink to yellowish brown, with dark spots and spots. As we are familiar with, gecko is also a kind of gecko, the size is the largest, the length can reach 25-35cm, the body color is gray, mixed with red or milky white stripes or spots, mainly growing in Southeast Asia, general pet stores can buy.

Geckos in China mainly grow in the south and southwest of the Yangtze River basin.

It is worth noting that although the gecko is widely distributed, it is also a beneficial creature that needs our protection. The gecko is listed in the World Conservation Union (IUCN) Red list of Endangered species ver3.1-- near Endangered (NT) in 2013. Included in the red list of biodiversity in China-vertebrate volume, the assessment level is vulnerable (VU).

Second, what is the function of gecko's tail?

The gecko's tail is a very magical existence, it plays a very important role in the gecko's vertical climbing and taxiing. When the gecko falls on the smooth vertical wall, it will constantly turn its tail, adjust its direction in the air, and help it flip its body so that the back is facing up, reducing the impact. When the gecko glides on the flat ground, it will rely on the tail to control the angle and direction of the descent, so that the abdomen first touches the ground to protect its own safety. If it is a gecko without a tail, it is difficult to climb over the vertical and smooth wall.

When the gecko is in danger, such as if you go to catch it or be frightened, the tail will break as soon as you encounter it, and the gecko will run away immediately to achieve the purpose of self-defense. Because when the tail is broken, the nerve does not stop working immediately, and there will be a wobble, which scares you. But you don't have to worry. Geckos don't lose their tails. It won't take long for geckos to grow new tails.

In addition, it can store fat and help fight hunger.