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When a gecko loses its tail, it can grow back a new one through a process called regeneration. The new tail may look different from the original one and may not have the same functions, such as the ability to store fat or communicate with other geckos.

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Does a gecko have a fake tail?

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How does the leopard gecko protect itself?

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What happens to a lizard if it loses it tail?

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