Moorish Gecko

The Moorish gecko is a spiky-looking lizard that hunts insects at night, often clinging to walls in coastal towns around the Mediterranean. Originally from North Africa and southern Europe, it has hitchhiked to places like the Balearic Islands and even the Americas. Its bumpy skin makes it look like a tiny armored dinosaur.

• Grows up to 15 cm long with rough, spiny scales for protection.
• Often lives near humans, helping control bugs in warm coastal areas.
• Active at night, using sticky toe pads to climb vertical surfaces.