Scientists Discover a New Twist in Why Falling Cats Land on Their Feet - ScienceAlert
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- Scientists discover a new twist in the way cats right themselves in mid-air, using a process that involves a complex interplay of muscle and sensory information.
- The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found that cats use a unique combination of vision, balance, and flexibility to make precise adjustments in mid-air.
- The study provides new insights into the remarkable righting reflex that allows cats to land on their feet, with implications for our understanding of animal physiology and motor control.
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