Why do deer and rabbits have short stubby tails?

Because they don't need a long one like a squirrel to help balance while jumping from limb to limb.Why do deer and rabbits have short stubby tails?
Because ping pong balls are white.Why do deer and rabbits have short stubby tails?
So they can hide the ole bunger
If you look closely at a rabbit you will see that when the tail is stretched out t is not so stubby. It just keeps it tucked that way. And it depends on the type of rabbit.


Deer, on the other hand do not have stubby tails. They can get up to 12 inches long, again, depending on the size. Whitetail deer especially.
Whitetail deer don't really have ';stubby'; tail. They are usually about 6-8';.
Because its cute.
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They probably evolved that way to give predators less to grab onto.
Because that is the way the good Lord made them.