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Unlike larger animals, cats reach terminal velocity at a lower speed about 60 miles per hour compared to a human’s 120 miles per hour. This reduced speed gives them a better chance of surviving the impact. Their bodies are naturally designed to handle such situations, with a flexible spine and strong leg muscles that absorb shock upon landing.
Another fascinating feature is their ability to spread their body out during a fall. A cat instinctively stretches its limbs and arches its back, increasing its surface area relative to its weight. This position acts like a parachute, slowing their descent and improving stability mid-air. Combined with their "righting reflex" the ability to twist their bodies and land on their feet this makes cats some of nature's most agile and resilient creatures.
These survival traits are not just biological quirks but evolutionary adaptations for climbing and navigating high places. While this doesn’t make cats invincible, it explains why they often walk away from situations that would seriously injure other animals. It’s a testament to how their small size, agility, and incredible reflexes work together to defy gravity's harshest outcomes.
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