What animals have a brushy tails?

Many animals have brushy tails! Here are some examples, with descriptions of their tails:

Mammals:

* Foxes: Have long, bushy tails that are often used for balance and communication.

* Squirrels: Possess bushy, often fluffy tails that help them with balance, steering, and signaling.

* Raccoons: Their tails are ringed with dark bands and are bushy, acting as a counterbalance and a warning sign.

* Lemurs: Have long, fluffy tails, often used for balance and communication.

* Skunks: Their tails are bushy and used to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.

* Cats: While not all cats have super bushy tails, many breeds have tails that are thick and fluffy.

* Dogs: Certain breeds, like the German Shepherd and Pomeranian, have bushy tails.

* Monkeys: Many monkey species have long, prehensile tails (tails that act like an extra limb) which are often covered in fur.

Birds:

* Peacocks: Male peacocks have elaborate, feathery tails that they use to attract mates.

* Pheasants: Have long, feathery tails that they use for display and balance.

* Parrots: Some parrot species have long, feathery tails that are used for balance and communication.

Other:

* Scorpions: Their tails are often called "metasomas" and are equipped with a venomous stinger.

This is just a small sample of the many animals with brushy tails!