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Article written by: duddy on Aug 4, 2014



Title: This is why geckos can walk on walks
Written by: duddy on Aug 4, 2014

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Geckos have 500,000 keratinous hairs on their feet, which split at the ends to create a large surface area. The hairs allow geckos to scale smooth vertical surfaces.