Why does a cat need a tail?

Have you ever wondered why a cat needs a tail? If everything is clear with paws, ears and other parts of the body, then the purpose of the tail made many people break their heads. We will talk about the most common versions in our article.

For a long time it was believed that the tail is a balancing tool, thanks to which cats are so graceful, dexterous and so accurate in their calculations. True, the ability to accurately calculate the distance of a jump, turn around at the moment of a fall and deftly walk along the thinnest branch is admirable, but what role does the tail play in it? If balancing depended on him, would tailless cats retain their dexterity? Continue reading →