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Clarence, the prehensile-tailed skink at Zoo Boise, is equipped with a long, muscular tail that makes up about half of his total body length. This tail is perfect for climbing and holding onto things, as the word "prehensile" literally means "to seize or grasp". Seen in a video by Zookeeper Taylor T, Clarence appears ready to take on the day with his unique skill set.

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