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Leopard geckos drop their tails as a defense mechanism when they feel threatened or stressed. This behavior is called autotomy, and it allows the gecko to escape from predators by leaving behind a wriggling tail that distracts the predator while the gecko makes its getaway. The tail will eventually regrow, but it may not look the same as the original tail.

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