MAMMALOGY
A Squirrel’s Tail Aids in Navigation
A squirrel’s tail has many uses, making it one of the handiest features of any animal. It helps the mammal to maneuver, allowing it to balance on tree limbs, jump, and soar. It’s a communication tool that can declare alarm, interest, play, and joy. And it protects the animal in winter, working as a coat, a blanket, and an umbrella.
As if all this weren’t enough, researchers have recently found that a squirrel’s tail contains. These receptors indicate that squirrels use magnetic fields to
