For more than a century, scientists have been trying to figure out how a falling cat lands on its feet with such astonishing ...

The secret to this acrobatic skill lies in an extremely flexible part of the spine that allows cats to twist in the air and land safely.

Cats rarely crash and burn, always seeming to land on their feet. But how? Researchers have uncovered the secret behind their midair control.

In 1894, the French physiologist Étienne-Jules Marey tried to resolve a particularly vexing question in science: How do cats always seem to land on their feet when they fall? Usi ...

When cats fall, they usually land on their feet. This uncanny ability to right themselves before hitting the ground has long puzzled scientists. Now, a team from Yamaguchi University in Japan has the ...

The saying goes, “cats always land on their feet.” Scientists have investigated the physics of falling cats since at least ...

Cats are known for their agility and reflexes. When they fall from height, they often land on their feet in tricky situations. But even the most skilled jumper can face danger when falling from great ...

Learn how variations in different parts of the spine allow cats to land upright.

But falling cats – they seem to manage [it].” That feline talent of twisting round in mid-air isn’t just a neat survival ...