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A pigs tail keeps insects away from their backside. They swing their tail around to get these insects off of them or the insects will lay eggs which irritate the pigs skin.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoBiologically, a pig's tail is short because a short tail is good for survival. Also, shorter tails prevent other pigs from biting them, much like prey.
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Is a pigs tail long or short?
A pigs tail is short and curly.
Is there another name for a piGs tail?
There does not appear to be another name for a pigs tail. A pigs tail is typically short and curly.
Why do pigs have a short tail?
Elena was here <3.<3
Why can i feel my guinea pigs tail over her fur?
Guinea pigs do you tales but they are very short and stubby but it is very normal to feel her tail so dont worry :)
Do pigs tail curl in the opposite direction south of the equator?
Pigs are linked to our ancestors who first invented time itself and therefore was the first contribution to the clock by demonstrating a direction which is clockwise.
What color is pigs tail?
the colour of a pigs tail depends on the type of pig but normally it is the same colour as the pig
Do guniea pigs have talis?
They have tail vertebrae, but no visible tail.
How long are guinea pigs tail?
Guinea pigs DON'T have tails. Therefore they cannot get wet tail, but they CAN get diarrhea, this looks the same as wet tail and can therefore be quite easy to get them mixed up.
Can genuine pigs get a wet tail?
Guinea pigs don't have visible tails. They have tail vertebrae (inside their skin), so in the strictest sense, no they can't get wet tail. But "wet tail" usually means diarrhea, and guinea pigs CAN get diarrhea.guinea pigs cant get the condition known as wet tail as far as i am aware, it only effects Hamsters and is caused by Lawsonia Intracellularis and E. Coli. diarrhoea is an affliction which affects guinea pigs, however
What is the purpose of the pig tail?
A pigs tail keeps insects away from their backside. They swing their tail around to get these insects off of them or the insects will lay eggs which irritate the pigs skin.
What does weesnaw mean?
Weesnaw is a word meaning mixing body parts of Animals with other speices. For instance, a Cows tail with a pigs tail. The cow now has a pigs tail.
What are the descrpition of guinea pig?
Guinea pigs are cavies, short stocky animals, with short legs, adults weighing about 1,000 to 1,500 grams. They have a wide range of colours and no external tail. Their hair is mostly short and coarse.
