Flips, Flops And Cartwheels: Gecko Tail Has A Mind Of Its Own, Scientists Discover

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 20:21 in Biology & Nature

Geckos and other lizards have long been known for their incredible ability to shed their tails as a decoy for predators, but little is known about the movements and what controls the tail once it separates from the lizard's body. Researchers are closer to solving this mystery in a newly published study.

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