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Caudal luring by a skink?:

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Angelo Pernetta
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Joined: 09 Jul 2004
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Posted: 15 Oct 2004

Dear all,

I know that this post is way-off topic as it is a question pertaining to a behaviour observed in a Mauritian skink (Leiolopisma telfairii) see my website for a small picture of one. Whilst conducting research on the ecology and dietary preferences of these guys I observed what I believe to be caudal luring of smaller skinks (Gongylomorphus bojerii).

The thing is, a search of the literature suggests that caudal luring only occurs in snakes and one species of legless lizard. I was wondering therefore if anyone here knows of a similar behaviour in other lizards species? any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Angelo

Angelo Pernetta
PhD Student,
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology - Dorset
http://uk.geocities.com/angelopernetta/

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