Do cats always land on their feet?

You are babysitting your friends zoo. She has three dogs, one fish, and a cat. The cat always gives me an ugly stare, but I need money for the field trip. I sit with all the animals rethinking my life decisions when I see the cat on top of the shelf. I panic as she jumps of the shelf and lands on her feet. I wonder, do cats land on their feet? Lets pop this balloon to find out!

What are cats ( for those who don’t know)

Cats, also scientifically known as Felis catus, is part of the Felidae family. It is part of the subfamily Felinae. It is a popular domestic animal, and often kept as a pet. Cats fall under the body type, Cobby. The Cobby body type is short and compact found in dogs too. The cat family is commonly divided into cats that roar and cats that purr. Domestic cats normally eat wet cat food or dry food.

Do cats land on their feet?

Half-true, cats do not always land on their feet. The have a special ability called righting reflex, which helps them twist their bodies to land on their paws. If the fall is short, or they fall in an awkward position, then they may get injured or caught in a weird position. This myth probably came from the sight of cats falling on their paws often, so the myth struck.

Fun Facts

Cats have 18 toes. Five in both the front paws and four in the back paws. Many adult cats are lactose intolerant, so giving them milk is not a good idea. A group of cats can be called clowder. Cats can use their tails for balance and communication.