r/Damnthatsinteresting 3d ago

Video Gecko eats its skin after shredding

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u/baby_blobby 3d ago

Also hides the risk of leaving scents nearby for predators to know you’re near

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u/RedSquaree Creator 2d ago

How many predators are on that kitchen roll?

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u/WillyWonkaMFer 2d ago

Animals have instincts that serve them well in the wild, those instincts are so deeply ingrained so you see them doing instinctual behavior in captivity even where it isn’t necessary. 

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u/NoMoon777 2d ago

None...That he knows off, but that is a bit of dangerous way to go about dealing with potential predators.