A short breath extends the mating calls of male tokay geckos

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Tokay geckos (Gekko gecko), large and mostly nocturnal geckos native to parts of Asia, are among the few nonbird reptiles that make sounds to attract potential mates, defend their territory and signal distress.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:06 UTC.

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