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Some night-active geckos might be less active when the moon is bright because they have bigger eyes that make them more sensitive to light — like how bright headlights can blind you at night. One gecko, Teratoscincus scincus, might act this way because of its large eyes.
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The study found that this type of gecko is less active when the moon is bright, and the scientists think it might be because their big eyes make them more sensitive to light or easier for predators to spot.
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