The Gecko Effect

The Gecko Effect is the 33rd episode of season 1 of the Wild Kratts TV show.

Description

There’s a mystery to be solved, as the Wild Kratts team wonders how a Gecko Lizard climbs up smooth surfaces and can even climb upside down.

Learning Goals

Find out how the gecko climbs upside down even on smooth surfaces.

Animals Featured

• Tokay Gecko
• Moon Rat
• Conehead Katydid

Never Before or Rarely Seen Wildlife Moments

• The gecko's footpad in close up and in action climbing surfaces as smooth as glass.
• Close-up of a gecko’s bizarrely shaped pupil, which enables the creature to see in full color even in low moonlight.

References

• http://www.pbs.org/parents/wildkratts/episodes/season-1/

Characters

Humans

• • Chris Kratt
  • Martin Kratt
  • Aviva
  • Koki
  • Jimmy Z
  • Zach Varmitech

Animals

Animation

• • Tokay Gecko: Okay the Tokay
  • Moonrat
  • Conehead Katydid

Live Action

• • Aardvark
  • Canada lynx
  • Little brown bat
  • Crested gecko
  • Banana gecko

Trivia

• This is the first time a villain sneaks into the Tortuga.
• Varmitech knows everything about Aviva's Tech.