
Written by Melissa Stewart
Part of the Animal Bodies Up Close series
From swinging to balancing, discover the surprising jobs animal tails do.
Animals use their tails in surprising ways. A spider monkey grips branches with its tail like an extra hand, and a squirrel uses its tail to keep its balance. Close-up photos and simple text show how different animals use their tails to move, balance and stay safe.
Did your readers know that a spider monkey can use its tail like an extra hand? Or that squirrels use their tails for balance? Author Melissa Stewart explores how animals use their tails to move, balance, and stay safe.
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