Russia is about to bring geckos to the universe

A gecko tour team is being trained by Russian experts to prepare the journey to conquer the universe later this year.

The whole content of the training program is still being kept 'closed'. Russian Institute of Biomedical said, expected, at the end of 2012, they will launch rockets, carrying an army of elite geckos, flying into space.

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With this event, the gecko family will make history when it becomes the first reptile to fly into orbit.

'The basic principle for selecting and arranging gecko formations is the same as our choice for space travelers,' said a spokesman for the Russian Biomedical Institute.

'We have eliminated sick gecko individuals. And the universe has no room for aggressive, agitated children. '

'In fact, gecko does not need a special training mode because of its own characteristics. It adapts very well to the surroundings and surroundings'.

'Even when challenged in non-weight conditions, constantly changing their gravitational pull, they are still very unconcerned, not caring where to run - crawling on the floor, climbing to the wall or ceiling' .

Before that, on February 20, 1947, the fruit fly was the first animal to fly into orbit. Next was Monkey Albert II in 1949, and Laika dog in 1957.