Australian gecko defense mechanism 😳

in animal •  3 years ago  (edited)

42684E73-A9F5-4BA4-8438-3EBB886C1645.jpeg Beautiful example of the Australian spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus sp) defense mechanism in action. These geckos have large secretory glands located in their tail and, when disturbed, can shoot foul smelling liquid from these glands as a way to defend themselves!

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