Madagascar Day Gecko

Diurnal

Look closely at the eyes of the Madagascar giant day gecko. Can you see it has round pupils? This tells us that it is active during the day (diurnal). Reptiles that are active at night have convex pupils.

Because this gecko has no eyelids, it must lick its eyes to keep them moist.

Feet and tail protect against predators

Like all other geckos, the Madagascar giant day gecko can walk and run up walls. It has special feet with a suction grip, allowing it to sleep hanging on a wall or on the ceiling. This gives good protection against predators.

Another such protection this gecko has is that it can shed its tail. The muscles in the amputated tail continue to wriggle, which confuses the predator and gives the gecko more chance to get away.