Felines may not literally have nine lives, but this is one reason they sometimes seem to.

In 1894, French physiologist Étienne-Jules Marey tried to resolve a particularly vexing question in science: How do cats ...

Cats are known for their agility and reflexes. When they fall from height, they often land on their feet in tricky situations. But even the most skilled jumper can face danger when falling from great ...

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When falling cats turn themselves the right way up before they hit the ground, they have a secret trick: a region of their spine that is exceptional at twisting. “We compared the flexibility of the ...