The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is native to the arid regions of Pakistan and India. Male leopard geckos reach a size of 10 to 12 inches long, and female leopard geckos can measure from 7 to 10 inches long. Leopard geckos are known to live more than 20 years.
This is particularly evident when it comes to extreme poverty - individuals and families living at 50% of the poverty line or less. According to the latest census data, 1.5 million Illinoisans live in poverty and close to 700,000 of them are living in extreme poverty.
What is the current poverty rate in the United States? Current estimates on poverty in the U.S. The official poverty rate is 12.7 percent, based on the U.S. Census Bureauâs 2016 estimates.