Geckos drink dew from their eyes

  • Namibian gecko licking eye
Morning dew is a treat for thirsty geckos
 

You probably know that geckos are great climbers, but were you also aware that they have no eyelids? Instead, their optics are covered by a thin membrane. When this needs cleaning, the innovative lizards use their long tongues. However, the Namibian variety goes one step further and quenches its early morning thirst by licking the dew from its eyes. Don’t try that at home…