Along the African coast lies the world’s only coastal desert: the Namib Sand Sea. The ecological marvel, which spans 7,605,162 acres, encompasses shifting, mountainous dunes bathed in low-hanging fog.

Barking Lizards of Africa: This gecko is nature’s surprising desert communicators Discover the secret world of barking geckos, tiny African lizards that bark like dogs. Learn how they survive deserts, ...

A reptile found in Madagascar is impossible to tell apart from tree bark by day. For decades, scientists had mixed it up with a relative. By Sofia Quaglia As night falls on the northern forests of ...

1. Introducing Geckos -- What are geckos? -- Where does the name "gecko" come from? -- Why are geckos important? -- Why should people care about geckos? -- Where do geckos live? -- What is the ...