Why Your Cat Lands On Its Feet
Cats are known for landing on their feet. This is because they have extra vertebrae in their spine. In other words, they have a flexible backbone so they can twist their body when they are falling.
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Furthermore, cats have a great sense of balance. Combined with their light bodies and thick fur, they are adapted to fall and land gracefully. Landing on all fours is an evolved trait which is why cats can land properly when they are as young as six weeks old.
