It is well believed, that cats are a near-universal symbol of grace
and poise, and they’ve marvelous balance and are said to always land on their
feet. Although when cats up in the air, like these 15 jumping cats at play,
they retain an elegant athleticism that most of us lack on or off the ground.
Cats love to jump when they play, but it is highly appreciated to never throw
them just for a mere photo. The incredible ability of cats to make always land
on its feet, which is beautifully display in numerous of these photograph, is
called the “Righting Reflex”. An in depth study was done in 1987 on 132 cases
of cats that had fallen from high-rise windows in New York found that their injuries
would rise from floors 1-7 but would then radically decline above 7 stories.
One explanation could be that, after a firm distance, cats reach their
non-fatal terminal velocities and are skilled of spreading themselves out and
gliding to decrease the severity of their injuries.
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