Gecko and adhesives
How do geckos walk up walls and across ceilings? It is all down to their “hairy feet”
30 Animals That Made Us Smarter · BBC World Service
July 15, 201913m 22s
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Show Notes
How do geckos walk up walls and across ceilings? It is all down to the hair-like structure on their feet. A sticky material based on these clever lizards could help us grab debris in space! With Patrick Aryee. For more information and animations: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals