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Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. [12:27]
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Oh, come on -- how about a spoiler for those of us who can't play audio at the moment? Or don't have 12 minutes to spare for a piqued curiosity?
Posted by: Rob W | June 18, 2009 11:51 AM
okay, one spoiler: geckos use their tails to fly.
Posted by: "GrrlScientist" | June 18, 2009 12:01 PM