Who Let The Dogs Out: These Curious Pets Facts Are Leaving a Paw Print in Our Hearts

This pet fact is essentially a public service announcement for anyone that owns a lizard. Many popular pet lizards will detach their tails when they sense danger. This defense mechanism is meant to distract predators long enough for the lizard to escape to safety.

Bearded dragons and iguanas are among the popular pet lizards that can detach their tails. However, not all lizards are able to regrow their tails after detaching them. With that said, it’s best not to give your pet lizard any unnecessary scares. It seems like this would be a pretty painful experience for them!