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Japanese scientists discover how falling cats almost alwa...

When cats fall, they usually land on their feet. Here's what you need to know.

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Source: Phys.org

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: When cats fall, they usually land on their feet.

This uncanny ability to right themselves before hitting the ground has long puzzled scientists. (it feels like chaos)

Now, a team from Yamaguchi University in Japan has the answer, and its all down to the thoracic spine being more flexible than the lumbar spine, as they detail in a study published in the journal The Anatomical Record.

Why This Matters

This could have implications for future research in this area.

The scientific community tends to find developments like this significant.

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