Why do cats land on their feet? Science Short
In this week’s Science Short, we explore how cats pull off this incredible trick without pushing off anything at all. It’s all thanks to something called the air-righting reflex, and a clever two-step twist that lets them rotate their bodies in mid-air.
We’ll break down how their super-flexible spine helps them turn, why height plays an important role, and what happens when they reach terminal velocity.
It’s not magic. It’s not luck.
It’s physics… with a furry twist.
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