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I notice that a lot of cats in Asia that either don't have tails or have tails with a kink in it. What causes these deformities? - Quora
Kitten Lady - Cute Gourdon feature: he has a kinked tail tip! Less common in the US, but quite common in many parts of Asia, a kinked or bent tail is most
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