Flash Back: The Western Banded Gecko

Like many other lizards, the western banded gecko (Coleonyx variegatus) can drop its tail when threatened by a predator. However, losing their tail could mean a life-or-death fight for this nocturnal species.

In the photo above, you can see that this lizard has a thick and fatty tail, which acts as their pantry.  Those fatty tails store energy and water for times when the Mojave Desert offers few resources.

It takes a lot of energy to regrow a tail. So if they lose it when resources are scarce, that could mean game over for this little lizard.

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