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Default Gecko 'begs' insect for honeydew

A bizarre relationship between a gecko and a sap-sucking insect has been caught on camera for the first time.
The day gecko, which lives in the forests of Madagascar, has been recorded begging a bug for its dinner.

The lizard repeatedly nods its head at the insect, called a plant hopper, until it flicks over small balls of honeydew for the gecko to dine upon.

It is not yet understood why the insect so willingly offers up honeydew at the lizard's behest.

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Gecko 'begs' insect for honeydew


Watch the video, amazing and weird.
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