> From: Jon & Stacy Boone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 23:35:21 -0500
>
> Vocal ability and noise level rating chart:
Great article, Jon! Thanks!
> Overall, it would seem that the larger species (G. gecko, G. siamensis, and
> G. smithii) are, in all likelihood, very closely related. They share
> similar calls, structures, and behaviors.
I guess it makes sense that the loudest, largest and most actively defensive
(aka aggressive) species are the ones with the most developed family/colony
behaviour. Alas! I'll have to wait until either I win the lottery and
can afford a heated backyard gecko facility or the spouse and I get old
and deaf.
> The medium sized species such as
> ulikovskii, vittatus, and petricolus, while not necessarily closely
> related, share the common trait of "general tolerance towards offspring"
> (with the exception species of course ulikovskii - the "who needs
> contraceptives when you can just eat everything you produce" species). The
> smaller species (palmatus, kikiuchii, and hokouensis) seem the least
> antagonizing of the group, and the least vocal.
Neat stuff! Thanks again!
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