A water droplet will just sit on top of a gecko's skin. Lifting their bodies above the water reduces drag, making it easier for geckos to propel themselves forward than if they were fully immersed.

New Family Of Gecko Discovered Date: May 23, 2008 Source: University of Minnesota Summary: A new family of gecko, the charismatic large-eyed lizard popularized by car insurance commercials, has ...

The second new species was named Alsophylax emilia, or Emilia’s even-fingered gecko, researchers said. This lizard has a beige body with smudgy brown bands and can reach about 2.9 inches in size.