Lesser Civerian
The Uncommon Gecko is the national animal of Random Kingdom. It is said to have special, magic even, properties. Either that, or it just looks good.
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Statistics
- Genus: Gehyra
- Length: 15cm
- Food: Insects
- Colour: Adapts to surroundings
- Discovered: circa 2004
- Habitat: Usually found in the woods
The Story
Discovery
British settlers discovered the uncommon gecko whilst attempting to settle the land that would become Random Kingdom. Legend has it that the first settler dropped a stick into the ground near the shore, as a symbol of colonisation. However, when he drove it in, he impaled an uncommon gecko. When the stick was taken out, the gecko was taken and buried in a shallow grave near the shores.
Rediscovery
Later, when the city of Bayview was founded in the location, the gecko's body was exhumed, stared at for quite a while, and taken to a biology lab to study. There the animal was identified as a gecko, of the genus gehyra, but then it was realised that this was no ordinary gecko. It was longer than most, could regrow parts of its limbs, and even talk. It also had very powerful legs that enabled them to perform advanced gymnastic tricks. This was when the national animal of Random Kingdom became the uncommon gecko.
On Show
The Uncommon Gecko became, from then on, a major event in zoos, circuses and travelling shows. People liked to come and see uncommon geckos use their amazing voice to sing out the National Anthem, watch them leap onto trapezes and spin around, and (this was later outlawed) chop off arms and legs and watch the gecko grow them back. Circuses featuring uncommon geckos travelled across the region and beyond, and the uncommon gecko spread to other nations. The Government passed a law this year preventing this from happening, so that the uncommon gecko would remain uncommon to anywhere else than Random Kingdom.
Attraction
Because of the Government's outlawing of transporting geckos to other regions, the uncommon geckos became a major tourist attraction in Random Kingdom. Some tourists like to see the uncommon geckos, and pay outrageous prices to stay next to a nature preserve dedicated to them. Online hotel booking skyrocketed too after the law was passed. Also, people flock to nightclubs where the uncommon geckos sing. In fact, an uncommon gecko recently made news by signing a contract with record company Random Noise Inc. The debut EP is scheduled to land next year.
Geckos in the Nation
Uncommon geckos can be seen in nightclubs, recording studios, cabarets, nature preserves and houses throughout Random Kingdom. Since the law outlawing exporting geckos was passed, uncommon geckos are exclusive to the nation. A lizard house with many uncommon geckos exists in Confusion City. Bills are being passed to ensure that the uncommon geckos are protected from dangers like deforestation and cross-breeding.
