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Why do animals need a tail?

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Balance, communication, movement (torque), aerodynamics, streamlining, grip, heat conservation (sleep & hibernation), fly-swatting/scaring, decoy, sacrifice (skink/slow-worm), fat storage, defence ...

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actually not every animal has a tail for instance a pudu.

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