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Why does a gecko wag its tail?

Updated: 10/27/2022
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There are some species of gecko that have the ability to "wag" their tail. The species most common to show these funny signals are usually the Uroplatus species (Leaf Tailed Geckos) The leaf tailed geckos are known for exactly what their name states, their "leaf" tails. Most species are common to the Madagascar region, with vast amounts of bush and shrub these animals make perfect camouflage on a vine or tree branch. Their in depth colours allow them to lay flat on a piece of wood and be practically invisible. To add to the cause, a leaf tail gecko will slowly move it's tail back and forth as if it were a leaf swaying in the wind. When moving from one branch to another the U. phantasticus will very slowly take step by step, shaking their tails to be assumed as dead leaf litter. To experience this in person must be a treat!

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