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When this type of gecko moves for a longer time, it takes a longer break afterward, but after a long break, its next move is shorter. It’s like the gecko has a built-in rhythm to pace itself, maybe to rest and recover.

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The study watched how a desert lizard moves at night and found that when it moves longer, it rests longer afterward, and longer rests mean the next move is shorter—just like the claim says. This likely helps the lizard catch its breath.

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