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The lynx is a timid animal of the cat family that lives primarily on small mammals and birds. It can climb and swim with ease. It has long fur, short tail and ears tipped with a few long hairs.

Lynx

The lynx is a timid animal of the cat family that lives primarily on small mammals and birds. It can…

Kangaroos are found in Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. They have powerful rear legs and a muscular tail used for hopping and for defending themselves against predators.

Kangaroo

Kangaroos are found in Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. They have powerful rear legs and a muscular…

The spider monkey uses its tail in climbing. It uses its tail also to feel with, and to seize small things. The end of the tail is without hair and very sensitive.

Spider Monkey

The spider monkey uses its tail in climbing. It uses its tail also to feel with, and to seize small…

The fox is characterized chiefly by its pointed muzzle, short legs and its bushy tail. During the day, it tends to stay concealed in grasses and thickets and it comes out at night to hunt its prey, insects, earthworms, fruit and small birds and mammals.

Fox

The fox is characterized chiefly by its pointed muzzle, short legs and its bushy tail. During the day,…

Similar to the fox in appearance, but without the bushy tail. They are found in Africa and S. Asia. Like the fox, they forage at night and stay under cover during the day.

Jackal

Similar to the fox in appearance, but without the bushy tail. They are found in Africa and S. Asia.…

Wolverines can be found in North America. They are fierce short animals that will attack just about anything. They have a bushy tail, and strong claws.

Wolverine

Wolverines can be found in North America. They are fierce short animals that will attack just about…

The kinkajou lives in S. America and spends most of its life in trees. It hunts at night for insects and fruits. It has a strong muscular tail that it uses to hold on to tree branches and it has a long tongue that it may use to gather honey.

Kinkajou

The kinkajou lives in S. America and spends most of its life in trees. It hunts at night for insects…

The seal is an aquatic mammal, whose limbs are formed into flippers. The tail tapers at the end of the body. The front flippers are used as paddles while the rear paws help to steer the animal.

Seal

The seal is an aquatic mammal, whose limbs are formed into flippers. The tail tapers at the end of the…

The beaver is distinguished from all other rodents by its flat and scaly tail. Its hind feet are webbed, and with these and its tail it is an expert swimmer. Its incisor teeth are large and uncommonly hard.

Beaver

The beaver is distinguished from all other rodents by its flat and scaly tail. Its hind feet are webbed,…

Kangaroos are found in Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. They have powerful rear legs and a muscular tail used for hopping and for defending themselves against predators.

Kangaroo

Kangaroos are found in Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. They have powerful rear legs and a muscular…

The opossum is nocturnal and arboreal. At night it searches for insects, birds, eggs, fruit, etc. It uses its tail for climbing and when attacked it feigns death, giving rise to the origin of the common phrase, playing 'possum.

Opossum

The opossum is nocturnal and arboreal. At night it searches for insects, birds, eggs, fruit, etc. It…

The oryx is a native of S. Africa. It is one of the fastest animals in that region. It is similar in appearance to the antelope but its tail is like that of the horse, and its horns are dark and perfectly straight.

Oryx

The oryx is a native of S. Africa. It is one of the fastest animals in that region. It is similar in…

The seahorse is the only fish as yet known to have a prehensile tail. It has been found in the Hudson River of this country, about five or six inches in length, (Hooker, 1882).

Seahorse

The seahorse is the only fish as yet known to have a prehensile tail. It has been found in the Hudson…

Lyre-bird, an Australian bird, the male of which has the tail feathers arranged to look like a lyre.

Lyre bird

Lyre-bird, an Australian bird, the male of which has the tail feathers arranged to look like a lyre.

A bird of the crow family, closely related to the jays but distinguished by having a much longer and graduated tail.

Magpie

A bird of the crow family, closely related to the jays but distinguished by having a much longer and…

In the land salamander, the body is black and warty with long irregular yellow spots distributed over the head, back, sides, feet and tail.

Salamander

In the land salamander, the body is black and warty with long irregular yellow spots distributed over…

A scaled, harmless lizard of the Scincidae family. Some have brilliant blue stripes running along the length of the tail.

Skink

A scaled, harmless lizard of the Scincidae family. Some have brilliant blue stripes running along the…

Iguanas are characterized by a very large thin dew lap under the neck, a double row of small palatal teeth, and a crest on the back and tail.

Iguana

Iguanas are characterized by a very large thin dew lap under the neck, a double row of small palatal…

Guinea fowls have small heads for their size; beak and neck short; the tail equally short and drooping.

Guinea Fowl

Guinea fowls have small heads for their size; beak and neck short; the tail equally short and drooping.

At the commencement of spring the male displays to the females all the splendor of his plumage; he struts, spreads his tail, and delights at the sight of his own figure, (Figuier, 1869).

Peacock

At the commencement of spring the male displays to the females all the splendor of his plumage; he struts,…

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the tail rather long and rounded.(Figuier, 1869).

Cuckoo

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the…

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the tail rather long and rounded.(Figuier, 1869).

Barbet

Cuckoos have elegant shapes; beaks almost as long as the head, compressed, and slightly curved; the…

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular appearance, (Figuier, 1869).

Whidah Finch

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular appearance, (Figuier, 1869).

Whidah Finch

The long, drooping tail feathers of the male Whidah finch in the breeding season give them a singular…

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Swallow

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Cliff Swallow

The swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

Swifts are related to swallows. The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Swift

Swifts are related to swallows. The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail…

The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier, 1869).

Salangane Swallow

The Swallows are recognized by their long, pointed wings, forked tail and excessively short tarsi. (Figuier,…

A lion when fully grown is nearly eleven feet long from nose to tip of tail and about four feet in height, (Wood, 1896).

Lion

A lion when fully grown is nearly eleven feet long from nose to tip of tail and about four feet in height,…

The fox is characterized chiefly by its pointed muzzle, short legs and its bushy tail.

Fox

The fox is characterized chiefly by its pointed muzzle, short legs and its bushy tail.

Similar to the fox in appearance, but without the bushy tail. The are found in Aftrica and S. Asia. Like the fox, they forage at night and stay under cover during the day.

Jackal

Similar to the fox in appearance, but without the bushy tail. The are found in Aftrica and S. Asia.…

The seal is an aquatic mammal, whose limbs are formed into flippers. The tail tapers at the end of the body. The front flippers are used as paddles while the rear paws help to steer the animal.

Seal

The seal is an aquatic mammal, whose limbs are formed into flippers. The tail tapers at the end of the…

Hastang bore Azure a chiefe gules and a lion with a forked tail over all.

Hastang

Hastang bore Azure a chiefe gules and a lion with a forked tail over all.

"The animal struts about, and, lifting its tail in the air, spreads it like a fan, and seems to be very foolishly proud of its beauty" (Hooker, 1886).

Peacock

"The animal struts about, and, lifting its tail in the air, spreads it like a fan, and seems to be very…

The herald for England bore Gulles three lions' legs razed silver, the paws downward. With the strange bearing of the lions whip-like tail cut-off at the rump

England

The herald for England bore Gulles three lions' legs razed silver, the paws downward. With the strange…

An incomplete flower of Lizard's Tail.

Flower

An incomplete flower of Lizard's Tail.

Akene of Clematis and feathery tail, (Gray, 1858).

Clematis Akene

Akene of Clematis and feathery tail, (Gray, 1858).

Lizards are scaly reptiles, having two pairs of limbs and an elongated body, with a long, tapering tail, frequently twice as long as the rest of the body.

Lizard

Lizards are scaly reptiles, having two pairs of limbs and an elongated body, with a long, tapering tail,…

Herring gulls are web-footed and have long wings and tail, with remarkable power of flight.

Gull

Herring gulls are web-footed and have long wings and tail, with remarkable power of flight.

Tail of fish. (a) homocercal tail (Sword fish)

fish tail

Tail of fish. (a) homocercal tail (Sword fish)

Tail of fish. (b) heterocercal tail (Sturgeon)

fish tail

Tail of fish. (b) heterocercal tail (Sturgeon)

Crabs with a dark brown shell and a long stiff tail.

Horse-shoe Crab

Crabs with a dark brown shell and a long stiff tail.

Lobsters have two big claws and a muscular tail used for movement.

Lobster

Lobsters have two big claws and a muscular tail used for movement.

A typical sea horse with its tail wrapped around a branch.

Seahorse

A typical sea horse with its tail wrapped around a branch.

A snake with a rattle for its tail. Rattles its tail to scare off enemies.

Rattle Snake

A snake with a rattle for its tail. Rattles its tail to scare off enemies.

A beautiful bird with long tail feathers.

Bird of Paradise

A beautiful bird with long tail feathers.

Four or five feet in length with a large, bushy tail. Feeds almost entirely on white ants.

Anteater

Four or five feet in length with a large, bushy tail. Feeds almost entirely on white ants.

Four and twenty tailors went to kill a snail. The best man amongst them durst not touch her tail. She put out her horns, like a Kyloe cow, Run, tailors, run, or she'll kill you all just now.

Four and Twenty Tailors

Four and twenty tailors went to kill a snail. The best man amongst them durst not touch her tail. She…

"This lemur is noted for its brillant colorings, the greater part of the body being covered with a vivid russet: the hands, face, and tail are black; on the back of the neck there is a large patch of white." —Goodrich, 1885

Red Lemur

"This lemur is noted for its brillant colorings, the greater part of the body being covered with a vivid…

The Gibbon stands about four feet high and are distinguished by their long arm. An ape because of the absence of the tail and cheek pouches.

Mourning Gibbon

The Gibbon stands about four feet high and are distinguished by their long arm. An ape because of the…

<em>Mycetes</em> A howler monkey with a golden tail.

Gold-Tailed Howler

Mycetes A howler monkey with a golden tail.

"The Greek word ateles signifies imperfect, and is applied to this genus in allusion to the absence of the thumb on the hands, which characterizes them. The tail, however, by its extraodinary power, abundantly supplies this defect." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Spider Monkey

"The Greek word ateles signifies imperfect, and is applied to this genus in allusion to the absence…

"<em>Genus</em> Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail is also less flexible. They are nimble in their movements and mild in their disposition. They have a familiar yet unobtrusive curiosity" &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

White-Throated Sai

"Genus Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail…

"<em>Genus</em> Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail is also less flexible. They are nimble in their movements and mild in their disposition. They have a familiar yet unobtrusive curiosity" &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Weeper

"Genus Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail…

"<em>Genus</em> Callithrix. The monkeys of this genus are called <em>Sajous</em> by some author. They are found in Brazil and the vicinity. They have thick fur, and a long tail entirely covered with hair, but not highly prehensile. In size, and also in general character, tey resemble the sajous." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Collared Tee-Tee

"Genus Callithrix. The monkeys of this genus are called Sajous by some author. They…

"<em>Genus</em> Saimiri. The animals of this genus are but about ten inches in length and are the most slender, graceful, and interesting of the whole monkey family. The large development of the brain is one of their most striking characteristics. The tail is slightly prehensile, yet used in climbing trees." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Saimiri

"Genus Saimiri. The animals of this genus are but about ten inches in length and are the most…

"The monkeys of this genus are marked by a short head, an angular muzzle, and a non-prehensile tail. They are gentle, intelligent, slender in form, and partially nocturnal in their habbits. The genus is divided into two branches, the <em>Brachyures</em>, which have very short tails, and the <em>Sakis proper</em> which have long, large tails." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Monk Saki

"The monkeys of this genus are marked by a short head, an angular muzzle, and a non-prehensile tail.…

"The monkeys of this genus are marked by a short head, an angular muzzle, and a non-prehensile tail. They are gentle, intelligent, slender in form, and partially nocturnal in their habbits. The genus is divided into two branches, the <em>Brachyures</em>, which have very short tails, and the <em>Sakis proper</em> which have long, large tails." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Satanic Saki

"The monkeys of this genus are marked by a short head, an angular muzzle, and a non-prehensile tail.…

"The head is large and round; the membranaceous ears remarkably large, and closed when the animal is sleeping; the eyes are large,and of a soft expression; the fur soft, the tail long; the teeth twenty six, as with the maki, loris, and sapajou." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Galagos

"The head is large and round; the membranaceous ears remarkably large, and closed when the animal is…

"Genus Maki: <em>Lemur</em>. The makis are the proper lemurs, and are distinguished by thick, soft fur, a slender bodyabout two feet long, a very long bushy tail, and a pointed nose." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

White-Fronted Lemurs

"Genus Maki: Lemur. The makis are the proper lemurs, and are distinguished by thick, soft fur,…