The Florida reef gecko is disappearing—can we save it before it’s too late?

These geckos have already disappeared completely from nine spots, and their habitat has been reduced to 41 percent of its ...
WTSP

FWC adds Florida reef gecko to threatened and endangered species list

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida reef gecko is now officially a protected species in the state. On Tuesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gave final approval to designate ...
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Some geckos don’t have legs! Discover other fascinating facts about geckos

Geckos are some of the most fascinating reptiles in the world, admired for their extraordinary adaptations and wide diversity. With over 1,500 species spread across almost every continent, these small ...
The New York Times

These Birds Are of Different Feathers, but They Flock Together

Researchers and volunteers in Texas documented birds of different species preening one another. Experts say the behavior may be more common than documented. By Clarissa Brincat On Feb. 4, 2023, in ...
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Tiny gecko, big news: Florida’s smallest resident lands on protected list

The Florida reef gecko might be small enough to hide behind a postage stamp, but it just gained some massive legal muscle. At a meeting in Tallahassee last Thursday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
Discover Magazine

The Sapo Concho Is the Only Native Toad to Puerto Rico, and It's Endangered

Learn more about the sapo concho, also known as the Puerto Rican crested toad, that’s been featured in some of Bad Bunny’s latest work, and how spotlighting this little amphibian could help ...
People

25 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day

Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in Women’s Health Magazine, PopSugar, VeryWell Mind, ...