New research shows that some geckos actually have a sixth sense that lets them pick up on vibrations in the world around them.
Geckos apparently have a “sixth sense” that allows them to pick up deep and low vibrations. This mysterious sixth sense had remained hidden until now when researchers discovered that tokay geckos could actually detect vibrations using a completely different structure in their bodies that are part of their inner ear. Like most other lizards, geckos are able to pick up sounds using their ears that range between 1,600 to 2,000 Hertz and even beyond 5,000 Hertz.
However, it's unclear if western banded geckos like the one above can do the same. Unlike hearing—which is based on airborne sound. The saccule is linked to hearing and detecting vibrations through other mediums—like the ground or water. As I mentioned above, it is seen across several different species, but only fish and amphibians use it to detect things. However, tokay geckos appear to also fall into that same group, as this new research has proven.
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