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Tail Loss in Geckos

The gecko tail is an intriguing body part of the animal world. Some species of geckos, including leopard geckos and day geckos, have a defense mechanism that allows them to "drop" their tails when ...
There are over 4,000 animals that call the Tulsa Zoo home. One many people may not notice is the giant leaf-tailed gecko. That is because this reptile is a master of camouflage. “They are nocturnal so ...