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Possibly to help prevent frostbite on the ends of their tails. If the tails were straight, they wouldn't be as close to the body, and wouldn't be kept as warm, preventing frostbite. Frostbite, if severe enough, and if not treated, can lead to gangrene, resulting in death.

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