| | | | | | Geckos are small to average sized lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae which are found in warm climates throughout the world. Geckos are unique among lizards in their vocalizations, making chirping sounds in social interactions with other geckos. There are 1196 different species of geckos. The name stems from the Malay word gekoq, imitative of its cry. Geckos are unusual in other respects as well. Most geckos have no eyelids and instead have a transparent membrane which they lick to clean. Many species will, in defense, expel a foul-smelling material and feces onto their aggressors. Many species have specialized toe pads that enable them to climb smooth vertical surfaces and even cross indoor ceilings with ease. These antics are well-known to people who live in warm regions of the world where several species of geckos make their home inside human habitations. These species (for example the house gecko) become part of the indoor menagerie and are seldom really discouraged because they feed on insect pests. | | | | | |
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| model | Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi |
| focal | 160.0mm (35mm equivalent: 457mm) |
| exposure | shutter priority (semi-auto) |
| city | Kampala, Enteppe, Bugala Island |
| activity | Hotel--pearl garden beach |
| tour | GAP (Great Adventure People) |
| location | Map of "gecko in hotel room on ssese island" |
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| date | 2007:09:28 23:31:50 |
width | 2199 |
| height | 1649 |
flash | Yes (manual) |
| timing | 0.033 s (1/30) |
aperture | f/5.0 |
| iso | 200 |
whitebalance | Auto |
| latitude | S 0d 18m 41.782s |
longitude | E 32d 17m 28.0178s |
| country | Uganda |
region | East Africa |
| continent | Africa |
itinerary | To Ssese Island |
| weather | Sunny and hot |
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