Other small lizards (including leopard geckos) drop their tail as a defensive technique. Leopard geckos are one of the most popular reptile pets, so this is a common concern for owners.

and – perhaps coolest of all – many can drop and regenerate said tails when in a bind. Yes, the regenerative skills of lizards are well known, but is there a limit to how many times they can ...

The green basilisk lizard is also called a plumed or double ... When threatened, they can drop from a tree into the water and sprint, upright, about 5 feet per second across the surface.