Why do cats always land on their feet?

Have you ever wondered how cats always manage to land on their feet? The answer lies in their unique anatomy and a remarkable instinctive behavior known as the 'righting reflex.'

Cats have a flexible spine, which allows them to twist their upper body and hindquarters in opposite directions. When a cat falls, this reflex is triggered and allows the cat to quickly twist its body to land on its feet.

But there's more to it than just a flexible spine. Cats also have a highly developed sense of balance, which helps them to quickly orient themselves in the right direction while falling. In fact, cats can rotate their bodies mid-air to correct their position, even if they're falling from a great height.

The combination of their flexible spine and acute sense of balance allows cats to land on their feet in most situations. However, it's important to note that falls from great heights can still be dangerous for cats, even with their natural righting reflex.