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THE GECKO’S FEET

SUCTION CUPS

The gecko is a type of lizard that
lives in hot climates. Its most amazing
feature is its ability to walk on vertical
flat surfaces with ease. The geckos can
easily climb even on glass with the help
of the suction cups on the tips of their
toes. In addition, they have hidden
claws in their toes. When they reach uneven

surfaces, they let out these claws just like a cat
and continue their walk.

THE BASILISK THAT RUNS ON WATER

What would you think if you saw a lizard

running on water? You could say, “I’m probably
dreaming”. This is not a dream; it is reality! The
lizard, named the basilisk, can run on water and it
can do this extremely fast. Flaps at the back of its
feet allow it to splash the water. These flaps curl
up when it walks on land. If it comes across any

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