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Why Do Dogs Have Tails?

2020/9/11
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Dogs have tails for balance while running and for communication through body language, which is more important for them than vocal communication.

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Why do dogs have whiskers? Why are dogs' eyesight black and white? Why do dogs have so many babies? Why do dogs have tails and we don't? Why are dogs thumbs so high on their paw? Why don't dogs sweat? Why do dogs roll in the grass? Why aren't dogs and cats friends? Veterinarian and dog scientist Jessica Hekman) has answers.

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