2006-06-23 19:09:38 · 12 answers · asked by Chief 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
they have 9 lives
2006-06-23 19:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by C B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's an instinct, But it's not always true. It all depends on how high the cat is falling from. Like someone said if a cat falls of the couch it's going to land on its back cause it's not going to have enough time to twist around unlike if it was falling from a roof it would have time, but it might have a few broken bones or fractures.
2006-06-24 02:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by JDM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st cats naturally have great sense of balance which allows them to be very aware of which way is up.
2nd Cats have a very flexible spine and no collar bones so they are able to maneuvre quickly and smoothly.
This combination of knowing where they need to be and having the physical capability to get there makes it more likely that they will succeed in landing on their feet.
2006-06-24 10:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jaime R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acutually thy dont but they do have the ability to twist there bodies in mid air (cats are cool so they seem to land on there feet casue they can twist around ..there smart
2006-06-24 02:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always, I have one that sometimes falls off the sofa and lands on his side, and then looks at everyone as if he meant to do it.
2006-06-24 02:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by beachdiva954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have got four feet - in four directions. So, err... they land on their feet.
2006-06-24 05:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They try hard to land on their back but fail everytime.
2006-06-24 02:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by thelordparadox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if cats are allowed to climb trees then they have to be careful when they fall and try as much as possible not to hurt themselves. its just nature's way.
2006-06-24 04:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by malibu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do i always land on my head...
2006-06-24 02:12:35 · answer #9 · answered by DeAd DiScO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are able to see the ground and find their footing
2006-06-24 08:21:09 · answer #10 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋