What happens to a squirrel if it is born with no tail?

All the other squirrels laugh and call it names like "Bob" Actually the tail has at least two uses. Squirrels can signal their displeasure to other squirrels. And when trying to escape from say, a hawk, they have to jump from limb to limb. They ca... read more

All the other squirrels laugh and call it names like"Bob" Actually the tail has at least two uses. Squirrels can signal their displeasure to other squirrels. And when trying to escape from say, a hawk, they have to jump from limb to limb. They can guide themselves in the air with their tail for balance and location. read more

I did some research and there was actually a study done on tail-less squirrels. There is no genetic"oops" that causes squirrels to not have tails. The condition is usually as a result of misfortune. There have randomly been incidents of squirrels being born without them (congenital defect), it is not a defect that"runs in the family". read more

Squirrels without tails are usually a genetic defect. Basically, too many squirrels inbreeding in their gene pool. It happens more often where there is ample feeding in a neighborhood, and many otherwise weak offspring would have died. read more