Made famous by the Geico commercials, the gecko is an extraordinary reptile. Its ability to cling upside down to virtually any surface has boggled the minds of scientists for years. The gecko does not use any wet adhesive or suction cups on its feet but some sort of dry adhesive. Recent discoveries have shown that the gecko’s toes are covered by millions of tiny hairs, each of which sticks to a surface by being pushed onto it. The hairs’ adhesive prowess is so strong that the hairs from one gecko could hold up a child. Also, the gecko’s feet clean themselves as they walk! I wish I could do that. Scientists are using the gecko’s advanced sticking technology to try to develop powerful adhesives. Isn’t it fantastic how God made an amazing creature which such advanced technology that scientists are still trying to figure it out?Links with fun pictures and more info:
Sciency physics explanation
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