🐾 The Science of How Cats Always Land on Their Feet
🐱 Think cats just have good luck? Think again. There’s real science behind their acrobatic flips and it’s more mind-blowing than you’d expect. Take a look at this animated breakdown of how cats defy gravity and land on their feet every time. Cats are mysterious, graceful, and… apparently indestructible. If you’ve ever dropped your keys and your cat at the same time (don’t try this at home!) , you probably noticed something odd: while your keys slam flat on the ground, your cat flips mid-air and lands neatly on its feet. But how do cats pull off this superhero trick ? And is it really true that they always land safely? Let’s dive into the science, myths, and real experiments behind this feline survival skill. 🔎 What Is the “Righting Reflex”? The secret behind a cat’s landing ability is something called the righting reflex . This reflex allows a cat to orient its body mid-air and twist itself to land feet-first. It develops in kittens as young as 3–4 weeks old , and by 7 we...