Animals with Sticky Secretions:
* Toads and Frogs: These amphibians secrete a sticky mucus on their skin to help them stay moist and to protect them from predators.
* Salamanders: Like frogs, salamanders also have sticky skin to keep them hydrated and to protect them.
* Snails and Slugs: These mollusks secrete a mucus trail that allows them to move smoothly over surfaces and helps them stick to vertical surfaces.
* Earthworms: Earthworms secrete a slimy mucus that keeps their skin moist and allows them to move through soil.
* Some Insects: Some insects, like caterpillars, have hairs that secrete sticky substances to help them cling to surfaces or to catch prey.
Animals with Sticky Pads:
* Geckos: These lizards have tiny hair-like structures called setae on their feet that create a weak, temporary bond with surfaces, allowing them to climb even smooth surfaces.
* Tree Frogs: Some tree frogs have specialized toe pads with tiny sticky glands that allow them to climb vertical surfaces.
Other Animals:
* Octopus: Octopus tentacles are covered in suckers that can create a strong suction, allowing them to grip prey and other objects.
* Sea Stars: Sea stars use suction cups on their tube feet to move and to cling to surfaces.
It's important to note that not all animals in these categories have sticky skin in the same way. The stickiness can vary in its strength, purpose, and even its location on the animal's body.