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Geckos and Lizards: What’s the Difference?

All geckos are lizards. But are all lizards geckos? Here's a quick guide to what sets them apart
Text by: Anirudh Nair Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 30, 2023
Text by: Anirudh Nair Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 30, 2023
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All geckos are lizards. But are all lizards geckos? Here's a quick guide to what sets them apart
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About the Authors

Anirudh Nair

Anirudh Nair

Anirudh Nair is a writer and commissioning editor with Roundglass Sustain. He has previously worked with two newspapers and a wildlife magazine. He stays in Chandigarh but yearns to live along the backwaters of Alappuzha.

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.