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A cat’s tail is actually made of a series of small bones called vertebrae which are the same type of bones that make up the spinal column.
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Not all cats have the same number of bones in their tails and the exact number can vary, but most cats have between 19 and 21 bones.
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Yes! While it might seem somehow detached from their body a cat’s tail is extremely sensitive and contains several nerves that extend from the spinal column.
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Yes, cats can live without tails! While tails help our cats balance by acting as a counterweight, felines can adapt and learn to live without them.
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Yes, cats do have full control of their tails but some movements may be made involuntarily- or at least without conscious effort.
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