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.

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

The new findings could have applications from improving vet treatments to even helping develop remarkable bio-inspired robots.

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 ...