Cats, snakes, dogs everything that eats meat
It does so to avoid predators.
Their predators. Large birds and snakes too.
Run, hide, climb
It protects itself
Gecko's have plenty of predators, however, some of the main ones are: Hawks (Birds) Snakes Other Reptiles Spiders Some Mammals
This is an adaptation which not only helps the gecko to camouflage in its habitat, but it also helps the gecko escape from predators. If the predator grabs hold of the what it thinks is the head, the gecko can drop its tail and escape safely. The tail grows back with time.
Gecko tails fall off as a defense mechanism called autotomy. When a gecko feels threatened, it can voluntarily detach its tail to distract predators and escape. The detached tail will continue to wiggle, drawing the predator's attention away from the gecko, allowing it to flee to safety.
Gecko tails fall off as a defense mechanism when they feel threatened. This helps them escape from predators by distracting them with the detached tail, allowing the gecko to make a quick getaway. The lost tail will eventually regrow, providing the gecko with a second chance at survival.
Yes. The green-eyed gecko DOES in fact have toepads. They use it whenever climbing trees and branches. It comes very useful when getting away from it's predators.
As long as they can find food and get away from predators it should survive.
Gecko tails fall off as a defense mechanism when they feel threatened. This helps them escape from predators by distracting them with the detached tail, allowing the gecko to make a quick getaway. The lost tail will eventually grow back, enabling the gecko to survive and continue to thrive in its environment.
Gecko tails fall off as a defense mechanism when they feel threatened. This helps them escape from predators by distracting them with the detached tail, allowing the gecko to make a quick getaway. The lost tail will eventually grow back, providing the gecko with a second chance to escape danger.