#Let's do something#In the animal world, the tail has a variety of functions, and for squirrels, the functions of its large tail mainly include balance, warmth, warning, and socialization.
First of all, we need to understand the way of life of squirrels in trees. They leap from branch to branch, gliding from treetop to treetop, and that's when the big tail plays a vital balancing role. Just as an airplane's tail helps maintain flight stability, the squirrel's large tail gives it directional control in the air, ensuring that it can safely jump from branch to branch.
Secondly, the big tail also plays a role in keeping warm. During the cold season, squirrels wrap their bodies with their large tails to maintain their body temperature. It's like people wrap their clothes tightly when they're cold, and the squirrel's large tail provides a natural layer of insulation.
Again, the big tail is also a natural warning for squirrels. When the squirrel senses threatened, it raises its tail high, revealing a striking white part, as a way to warn predators of its warning and aggressive intentions. This behavior is a common defensive tactic in nature and is designed to tell predators, "I'm poisonous, don't eat me."
Finally, the big tail is also a tool for squirrels to socialize. They communicate by wagging their tails to send signals to their companions. For example, two squirrels may greet each other by wagging their tails in a tree, or a squirrel may point its large tail at a food source to guide other squirrels over to share food.
To sum up, the squirrel's large tail not only helps it balance in trees, keeps warm, warns predators, and is also a tool for its socialization. This versatility allows the squirrel's large tail to play an integral role in their survival and reproduction. (The picture in the article comes from the Internet, and the infringement is deleted)
