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In Damaliscus spp., the tail is relatively inert. It is seldom swished anti-insects.

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Posted on June 22, 2026 07:23 PM by
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The author added the following in comments beneath the original post.

CAUDAL FLAGG IN STREPSICEROS (which is inconsistently activated):

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By Antoni V Milewski and Anthony J Mills. Text by Antoni V Milewski, posted on iNaturalist 22 June 2026 and republished here with permission. Read the original.