Meet the barking gecko: Tiny desert lizard with astonishing vocal skills for survival and communication in Africa’s harshest environments

Southern Africa's deserts are home to the peculiar barking gecko, a small reptile known for its surprisingly loud ...

Barking Lizards of Africa: This gecko is nature’s surprising desert communicators

Discover the secret world of barking geckos, tiny African lizards that bark like dogs. Learn how they survive deserts, communicate and amaze scientists with their unique vocal skills.
Idaho Statesman

‘Barking’ desert creature — the topic of warnings — turns out to be new species

As the late afternoon sun of southern Namibia faded into the early evening light, a “stout” creature emerged from its burrow and began “barking” in hopes of attracting a mate. The distinctive sound ...
The State

‘Large’ desert creature with silver eyes found in Namibia. It’s a new species

On the coast of Namibia, a loud new species was discovered wandering from its burrow. Sergi Ferrete via Unsplash Standing on the coast of Namibia looking out over the ocean, an ominous sound calls out ...