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Expand Up @@ -3660,7 +3660,11 @@ def head(self, n=5):

def tail(self, n=5):
"""
Return the last n rows.
Return the last `n` rows.

This function returns last `n` rows from the object based on
position. It is useful for quickly verifying data, for example,
after sorting or appending rows.

Parameters
----------
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7 whale
8 zebra

Viewing the last n lines (three in this case)
Viewing the last `n` lines (three in this case)

>>> df.tail(3)
animal
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