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Geckos' Sticky Secret? They Hang by Toe Hairs
By Kelly Dickerson published
Geckos can quickly turn the stickiness of their feet on and off, a new study finds.

Ancient 'Fish Lizard' Graveyard Discovered Beneath Melting Glacier
By Tanya Lewis published
Dozens of nearly complete skeletons of prehistoric marine reptiles have been uncovered near a melting glacier in southern Chile.

Color-Changing 'Sea Chameleons' Could Inspire New Military Camouflage
By Denise Chow published

Exotic Animal Trader Arrested After Smuggling Komodo Dragons, Baby Apes
By Megan Gannon published
Indonesian authorities cuffed a wildlife trader who allegedly trafficked komodo dragons, endangered baby primates and other live animals, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced.

In Images: Colorful Chameleons Change Colors During Combat
By Laura Poppick published
Typically thought to help camouflage, color change in chameleons appears to play a more important role in social interactions.
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