Mik.

Anat." VII., 1871, page 260.) on the hairs of the ears being sensitive and provided with nerves.

I presume he made fine sections: if you are accustomed to such histological work, would it not be worth while to examine hairs of tail of mice?
At page 189 I quote Henslow (confirmed by Gunther) on Mus messorius (and other species ?) using tail as prehensile organ.
Dr.Kane in his account of the second Grinnell Expedition says that the Esquimaux in severe weather carry a fox-tail tied to the neck, which they use as a respirator by holding the tip of the tail between their teeth.

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The fact is stated in Volume II., page 24, of E.K.