Rainforest geckos use their tails to recover from crash-landings https://www.mpg.de/17432856/gliding-geckos-stabilising-tails?c=11965788
Geckos’ impressive climbing abilities give them agility rarely surpassed in nature. With their highly specialized adhesive lamellae on their feet, geckos can climb up smooth vertical surfaces with ease and even move on a ceiling hanging upside down. Their ability to run on water is another superpower. Now another can be added.
Stabilising tail Geckos shed their tails when they are in danger.