2006-09-13 14:07:08 · 11 answers · asked by web master2.5 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Magazines
Cats do, but dogs just make a thud
2006-09-14 08:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by ☺Smiley☺ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"Cats have exceptional coordination and balance and a flexible musculoskeletal system. They are normally able to orient their bodies in space in such a way as to land on all four limbs. This is what happens when a cat falls:
# The cat determines which way is up and rotates the head until it is right side up.
# He brings the front legs up close to the face, ready to protect it from impact.
# He twists the upper part of the spine to bring the front half of his body around in line with the head.
# He bends his hind legs so that all four limbs are ready for touchdown and, as this happens, he twists the rear half of his body to catch up with the front.
However, whether or not a cat lands on his feet depends on several factors, including the distance he falls and the surface on which he falls."
2006-09-13 16:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by feld-a-mundo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats do because of some inner ear thing. I don't know about dogs.
2006-09-13 16:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Merrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do, not too sure about dogs never saw one jump off a roof.
2006-09-13 14:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by msgumms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not dogs, just cats.
2006-09-13 21:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by kmm4864990 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the height of fall.
Cats usually do if the fall is not that high, their spine and tail are built to counter balance their tumble.
dogs are another story, they do not have the same build and therefore cannot counter their tumble to accomodate their fall.
2006-09-13 14:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Unless they are caught seriously off-guard. It has something to do with their paws.
2006-09-13 14:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by KC_Meag42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats do
2006-09-14 11:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by Tayy Tayy <33 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my cats do--can't say for my pup
2006-09-15 04:13:10 · answer #9 · answered by tonya j 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Occasionally..... but not always.... trust me, I have sons... :)
2006-09-13 14:09:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋