Cats rarely crash and burn, always seeming to land on their feet. But how? Researchers have uncovered the secret behind their ...

A team at Yamaguchi University in Japan has identified a mechanical property of the feline spine that helps explain how cats can rotate midair to land on their feet. Their peer-reviewed study, ...

But falling cats – they seem to manage [it].” That feline talent of twisting round in mid-air isn’t just a neat survival ...

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

Understanding a cat’s cues can help owners better care for their pets. Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, independent creatures. But understanding your feline friend’s emotions and behavior ...

Nearly every pet owner has wondered what their furry friend is thinking. Animals can't use human speech to tell us what's on their minds, but they do have ways of communicating. You can tell a lot ...

It seems like magic—but it’s pure biomechanics: A cat falls, spins quickly in the air, and lands safely on its paws. To us, ...