What is the function of animal tail?

Mainly has the following functions: First, keep the balance of the body. When a dog walks, runs or turns, it keeps its balance by wagging its tail.

Second, in order to express their emotions, dogs have different amplitude and frequency of tail wagging under different emotions. For example, when you are excited, you will wag your tail vigorously, and when you are nervous and afraid, you will clip your tail.

Third, the tail can help spread the smell. Dogs have the habit of urine marks, and the agitation of their tails is conducive to the spread of odors.

Fourth, the tail can also cover and protect the anus.

Fifth, the existence of the dog's tail also beautifies the dog's appearance. For example, Pomeranian or Samoyed can attract dogs of the opposite sex through their tails. At the same time, the dog's tail is also vulnerable, so it must be protected during maintenance.

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