This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now ...

Aside from the furry critters you see during your pet store visit, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, reptiles are a popular choice to have as a pet. One of the most popular pet ...

The leopard gecko's name was Mr. Frosty, and he was hard to miss. Yellow bands striped his back, and uncommonly white skin peeked out from speckles on his head and tail. "It's this really striking ...

A solution to injuries from slips and falls may be found underfoot — literally. The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic (water-loving) mechanisms that allow the little animals to easily move over ...

Ever wondered why some leopard geckos can cost up to $10,000? This episode dives into the colorful world of leopard gecko genetics, exploring unique morphs, rare traits, and the intricate breeding ...

Most people probably think of an insurance TV commercial when they think of geckos. In fact, that famous little green guy is a Standing's day gecko. Even though he seems very friendly, the real green ...

Prank calling has never been this cold-blooded. A veterinarian at a Hawaii marine animal hospital was perplexed by an onslaught of mystery phone calls, until she found the scaly fiend behind the ...

A cheetah can run faster than any other animal. A gecko's feet can stick to almost any surface without using liquids or surface tension. And some roaches scurry at nearly 50 times their body length in ...

California Lutheran University should allow a larger variety of pets within its residence halls.  As a sophomore commuter ...

Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Vietnam after killing scores in Philippines Blues' Jordan Binnington catches flak for trying to ...