That's GECKO, not GEICO!

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1. The Geico gecko is actually patterned after a real species of gecko. Which one? Day gecko Wonder gecko House gecko Web-toed gecko

2. Another thing you might have noticed about the Geico gecko is that he speaks with a British accent. Does England fall within a gecko's range of natural habitat? Yes No

3. Speaking of speaking, it is apparent that the computer-generated Geico mascot has the ability to talk. Real geckos can also vocalize, and they are unique among reptiles for their ability to do so. What are the typical sounds that a gecko makes? Whistling and barking Whining and complaining Hissing and rattling Chirping and clicking

4. The Geico mascot displays a trait that his species of gecko does not actually have. In fact, of the five subfamilies of Gekkonidae, only one of the families (Eublepharinae, consisting of 27 species), has this ability. What ability? Blinking Hibernating Swimming Sarcasm

5. As the type of species it is designed as, the Geico mascot's eyes would be shaped a certain way for it to truly be a diurnal creature. This time the animators got it right. To be diurnal, would a gecko's pupils be round (like a human's), or slit (like a cat's)? Answer: (One Word (Round or Slit))

6. Geico sells insurance. Some geckos have their own version of an insurance policy when danger looms - they use a defence mechanism called caudal autotomy. What does that mean? They can shed their tails They can jump up to a meter high They can shed their skin They can camouflage themselves

7. Another interesting characteristic of geckos is their ability to stick to smooth surfaces. Not every species of gecko has this ability, but the large majority of them do. What do geckos have on their feet that allows them to cling so well? Glue Hooks Suction Cups Setae

8. What have you seen Geico's television gecko eat? Probably nothing that geckos actually do eat, if anything. Which of these is not a good snack for a gecko? Crickets Meal worms Sunflower seeds Fruit flies

9. What other family of lizards has more species than the gecko family, or Gekkonidae? Iguanidae (iguanas) Chamaeleonidae (chamaeleons) Scincidae (skinks) None

10. The gecko that I purchased for my son's birthday can be called a skunk gecko, but what is its proper title? Striped gecko White lined gecko Zebra gecko Crested gecko