Broad-tailed gecko (Phyllurus platurus). This common Australian lizard has a large broad tail that acts as a false head to confuse predators about whi

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Broad-tailed gecko (Phyllurus platurus). This common Australian lizard has a large broad tail that acts as a false head to confuse predators about which way the lizard will run to escape. The tail is also useful for fat storage.

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