Manawa, the Otago Museum’s jewelled gecko. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHManawa, the Otago Museum’s popular globe-trotting jewelled gecko, is recovering well, after being treated for an apparent leg sprain. The jewelled gecko — moko kakariki — reached the museum in December 2016 via a colourful and circuitous route, and now lives there in a purpose-built terrarium. Museum living environments officer Dr Anthony Stumbo said Manawa started losing function in one of his hind legs in December, possibly due to a sprain. He still on the medication, but he is recovering well, and is very active in his enclosure," Mr Stumbo said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 06, 2020 15:22 UTC