Gecko 'begs' insect for honeydew

[Sweetpea]

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.

[poppy]

That is wonderful, thanks for posting that Sweet

[Bruv]

Its got to be a protection racket, "Feed me or I feed off you "

[easyg]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

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.

Absolutely fascinating sweets. I adore natural history programs and DA in particular

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by easyg

Absolutely fascinating sweets. I adore natural history programs and DA in particular

So do I. Wildlife in general is a passion.







Why is it when you say something like that, you are looking over your shoulder for Terry?

[easyg]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

So do I. Wildlife in general is a passion.







Why is it when you say something like that, you are looking over your shoulder for Terry?

(spoken in the way of David Attenbourgh)
And now we have this strange creature aptly named "Strangus Terrymus Wittus) commonly referred to on this forum as one of the wilder species, Who........tends to, when cornered, spits venom at an unprecedented rate, thereby warning the predator to F**K off.
Another, somewhat venomous creature, who............ marks her territory by posting threads that are a little tedious sometimes, but in the main, interesting. She does this, because she is the dominant female on said forum, and will at any given time delete posts that do not come UP to her expectant standards. Her given Name is sweetus peeus.
Papaveraceae to give the latin name (ok hold me hands up, I got that from wikipeadia) or poppy is a sometimes voracious species, given to benign thoughts, but in the main, does not suffer fools or christians gladly.
Willus whispus is a kind if misguided soul, but beware of her acid tongue when riled.
And finally easyguiss. Don't even go there. this specimen is a total asshole

[Sweetpea]

Allow me to correct.

Sweetpea = Lathyrus

[poppy]

and kind to bees

[easyg]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Allow me to correct.

Sweetpea = Lathyrus

Huh (leaves room with nose in the air)