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Why do cats always land on their feet?
Why do cats always land on their feet?
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Cats can twist their bodies in midair to land on their feet because of their special skeletal structure and flexible spine. This function is referred to as the “righting reflex.” They can also withstand falls from large heights thanks to their low terminal velocity.