Tails might look like nature’s afterthought but for many animals, they’re multitasking power tools. Whether it’s balancing, fighting, flirting, or escaping predators, tails do way more than just wag.
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Lots of features can help an animal master the water: the shape of its body, its fur, a tail, ...
Although sometimes overlooked, a bird's tail is much more useful than you realize. Learn fascinating bird tail facts.