Why do field mouse need there tail?

Answer 1

Some strains of mice just have longer hair compared to most mice, much like long-hair and short-hair cats. It's genetic thing, not worrisome. In fact, many mouse owners and breeders like having long-hair mice, because they're very pretty.

Answer 2

The tail can help the mouse balance, when it runs it will swing its tail to help it balace and take quick sharp turns. The mouse can also use its tail to grip things, just like a primate uses it tail, this helps it to climb and jump safely.

Answer 3

Mice generally do have a tail, as do rats. The tails of mice are generally hairless. They can, however, get caught in things, broken, or otherwise injured, and some mice may lose part of their tail if it gets caught in something and effectively chopped off.

Answer 4

Yes, mice have long tails. Their tails can be up to 3 to 4 inches long. Their tails are not like rats, they are long and skinny.

Answer 5

Why does question have bad English. Same reason really. They just do. And for balance when climbing and walkibg

Answer 6

Like cats they use it for balance.