Leopard geckos are capable of tail autotomy, the ability to voluntarily detach their tails. In this video, we induce autotomy by pinching the tail firmly. Following tail loss, geckos will regenerate a replacement appendage.
Leopard geckos are capable of tail autotomy, the ability to voluntarily detach their tails. In this video, we induce autotomy by pinching the tail firmly. Following tail loss, geckos will regenerate a replacement appendage.