The tail of an Arctic fox is more than a furry elegance. The fluffy tail acts like a blanket, keeping the fox warm in the chilly Arctic weather when it wraps the tail around its body to sleep.
Spider monkeys have unique tails that are strong enough to support their body weight. Their tails are so sensitive that they can also pick up small objects with them.
A peacock's tail is magnificent. But it's more than what meets the eye. When a male Indian peafowl unfurls its brightly-coloured tail.
True to their name, ring-tailed lemurs' tails are ringed with 13 black and white bands. The tails help them to keep balance and are also used to let others know where they are.
The tails of Indian giant squirrels aren't just for looks. They serve the same purpose as they do for their relatives, balance, protection and communication.
A kangaroo's tail is useful in many ways. When the males fight, they sometimes sit back on their tails to kick an opponent with both hind legs.
The long tails of the luna moth evolved as a survival trick. They use their long, trailing tails to misdirect bat attacks.
Snow leopards have very long, thick tails that they use for balancing on rocks and wrapping around their bodies for protection from the cold.
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