sfinkz Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Q?: Ever been up all night figuratively climbing the walls pondering why the 850 species of the nocturnal tropical gecko, the most fuel efficient organism, is able to climb polished 90+ degree surfaces? A!: Millions of microscopic, ney--sub-atomic--hairs on the bottom of their feet that function as a super adhesive. Read all about it (and even see on streaming video for those really LOS-sick) and the profound bio-mechanical implications at: www.lclark.edu/~autumn/dept/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 I like Geckos because when i wake up and i can listen their sounds i know i staying in the tropics! And they eat the horrible mosquitos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thalenoi Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 I dunno how many choose my place without paying the rent but they shit a lot! Have to clean their shit every day, throw a few out of the place every day, seems they find their way back too easily though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 I love them - they're so cute. I've even got one tattooed on my left shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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