04 December 2014

     God would not create anything in vain. Yes, it is true. Everything in this world is created with a specific purpose. Including the presence of the animal's tail. What is its function? Why should animals have tails, while we, humans, are not?

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     Basic functions where individual animals can be divided into the following groups:

1. Maintain Balance and Movement Helps

     For some animals, the tail serves as guardian of balance, especially when performing certain activities. For example, a cat who use their tail as a counterweight when walking in places where "dangerous" as the roof of the house or the edge of the abyss.

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     Squirrels also use the tail as a guard balance when they're on top of the tree. Function that is still associated with balancing the body is to help the movement.

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     Birds and fish using the tail as controlling the direction of motion, even cheetahs used to assist the process of turning tail and turned while running hard chasing prey.

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2. As a Communication Tool

     Examples of using animals as a means of communication is the tail of a peacock and a dog. Male peacocks use their tails are very pretty as a tool to attract peahen to enter into marriage.

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     While dogs using the tail as a medium to convey something (usually the owner). The dog will be wagging tail when happy, and lowers the tail when you feel sad.

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3. Self Defense Tools

     Yes, self defense becomes very important especially in the wild. Crocodiles, scorpions, kangaroos, snakes and lizards are examples of animals that use the tail as a means to defend themselves.

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     Some animals use directly tail to attack the opponent, such as crocodiles, scorpions and kangaroos. Some are using the tail as a distraction, as did the lizards and lizard.

4. Maintain body temperature

     Foxes that live in areas with extreme temperature changes using their tails are long and warm as a natural blanket. Ensure that they do not freeze to death while sleeping.

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     Snow Leopard, distant family cat, also use their tails are long and thick to cover the neck and other body parts at night.

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5. Other Functions

     In addition to the functions mentioned above, there are many animals who use their tails for a variety of purposes. For example, long-tailed macaques are using them as a hand that can help to climb a tree to hold a tree branch or a banana.

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     Horses and cows using tail to keep the flies and other insects that come to bother.

Written By : Arbha ~ Public-DYK

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