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15:52, 14-Dec-2018
Rare photo of a 'smiling' gecko lizard in Indonesia
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15:06, 17-Dec-2018
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A photographer captures the rare moment of a gecko lizard smiling in Batam, Indonesia.
It is very rare to see a lizard "smiling" and it usually happens in a blink of an eye. /VCG Photo
It is very rare to see a lizard "smiling" and it usually happens in a blink of an eye. /VCG Photo
This gecko sticks out its tongue after it "smiles." /VCG Photo
This gecko sticks out its tongue after it "smiles." /VCG Photo
It appears to be in a good mood. /VCG Photo
It appears to be in a good mood. /VCG Photo
Geckos have unique vocalizations among lizards, they usually make chirping or clicking sound when interact with others. /VCG Photo
Geckos have unique vocalizations among lizards, they usually make chirping or clicking sound when interact with others. /VCG Photo
Most gecko species have adhesive tow pads which allow them to cling on various surfaces. /VCG Photo
Most gecko species have adhesive tow pads which allow them to cling on various surfaces. /VCG Photo
The unique structure of the geckos' eyes allows them to have extremely good night vision. /VCG Photo
The unique structure of the geckos' eyes allows them to have extremely good night vision. /VCG Photo
Gecko lizards are found in warm climates throughout the world. Most species cannot blink, but they manage to keep their eyes clean and moist by constantly licking them. They have a unique eye structure with fixed lens within each iris that enlarges in darkness to let in more light. Therefore their color visions in low light can be 350 times more sensitive than that of a human's.