Leopard Gecko

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This animal is an Animal Ambassador and lives behind the scenes. Animal Ambassadors attend school programs, special events, ZooLive! Stage Shows, guest engagement activities, and outreach events.

Description

Range & Habitat

Found In: dry and semi-dry deserts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, northwest India and Pakistan

Behavior

Diet

Carnivore: scorpions, centipedes, spiders and beetles

Conservation

Fun Facts

• Leopard geckos rarely communicate with sound, but instead communicate with body language such as tongue flicking and tail wagging.

Virginia Zoo Animals

Female: Luna (lives behind the scenes)