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, the tokay gecko can pick up vibrations that are much lower and deeper—within the range of 50 to 200 Hertz—using a special part of their inner ear called the saccule.
