Geckos

GeckosBy Peyton Whittet

IntroductionI love to learn about things and I was very interested to learn about geckos. They seemed like a very cool animal too. I had a really fun time doing this power point and here it is my power point on geckos. Enjoy!

HabitatFound in rocky deserts MountainsIn Southern hemisphereNorth equator JunglesRainforestGrass landsAreas in urban houses

CharacteristicsLife is 2 to 9 yearsColor tan, black, white, green, blue, orange and yellowFeet have tiny hairs that stick to different surfaces like walls ceilings windows etc.Tails store body fat and waterScales protect them from the sun

foodInsects Small birds Worms MiceMossPlantsCarnivoresEat small reptilesPrey to large spiders, snakes, larger birds

Interesting factsOver 2,000 different kinds of geckosIf tail is snagged or bitten the gecko twist it off and falls off able to do because tail can grow backMakes tiny squeaking noise, stands tall, waves tail over back and pushes up and down when frightenGood luck in HawaiiCleans mouth and eye with tongueMost are nocturnal

BibliographyPictures from BINGA to Z AnimalsAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryThe Free ResourceCharline Profiris WebsitePetco

All About the AuthorPeyton likes to play hockey with her dad and her friends. She also plays lacrosse and soccer. Her favorite color is blue and her favorite food is ice cream. She has one sister named Addyson and a cat named Gretzgey. She loves to play with her friend during school and after school.