The Disappearing Florida Reef Gecko: Can We Save It Before It’s Too Late?
Beneath a thick layer of dried leaves and under the shade of palm fronds, a small but significant resident of Florida’s unique tropical ecosystems hides in plain sight—the Florida reef gecko. At only two inches long, this tiny reptile could easily be mistaken for a fleeting shadow as it scurries across the forest floor, its speckled brown body camouflaged perfectly among the undergrowth. Despite its small size, the Florida reef gecko faces some of the largest environmental challenges in the
