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Why would a lizard need to disconnect its tail



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It can disconnect its tail in order to escape from a predator who has them by the tail. So if a bird swooped in and grabbed the lizards tail, it can just disconnect and fall to safety
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The main reason why: It loses its tail to defend itself
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