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Clever gecko figures out how to use a water fountain and instantly becomes the boss

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Jan 06, 2026
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Madagascar giant day gecko (Kurit afshen/shutterstock.com)

In this delightful video, a clever gecko has figured out how to trigger the sensor on a water fountain. The gecko positions itself over the sensor and drinks from the stream of water. I love watching it flick its little tongue out as it drinks. This gecko is clearly the boss of this fountain now.

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