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Contrary to popular belief, cats are often killed or injured after falling from
windows, trees, balconies or tall buildings. If they fall from only one or two stories
high, damage is usually minimal or non-existent. If they fall between 3 and 7 stories,
heavy damage or death is almost certain. Cats are well-known for their ability to
upright themselves and land on their feet when dropped inverted from only a foot
or two. This is due to a very sensitive inner ear mechanism called the vestibular
organ and the cat's easily contorted spine with lightning fast muscles. Falling
from higher than about 7 stories (the point at which the beast reaches terminal
velocity) oddly enough improves the cat's chance of survival and often results in
the cat walking away with no damage at all. Theory has it that with so long of a
time to prepare for the landing, the cat can position itself optimally to absorb
the impact.
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