Cat Movement and Equilibrium

Cats are very elegant when it comes to their movements and they are very strong. Their bodies were designed for hunting, running, jumping, and catching their prey with a lot of speed and precision. But something funny about them is that although they were designed like athletes, most of them tend to be remarkably slothful.

Jumping: One of the most outstanding features of a cat is its ability to jump. A cat is able to jump upwards five times its own height. If you have a cat at home you have probably enjoyed this special talent. The first thing a cat does is observe very closely the place it intends to jump, whether this be up or down, in order to calculate the distance and exact angle it wants to jump. Cats jump like athletes with a lot of elegance whatever the distance, without hurting themselves.However, jumping downwards is a little more difficult for them. Most cats try to shorten the distance when they have to jump down. They usually do this putting their front paws as close as possible to their target, and then push themselves using their hind legs.

Cats have sometimes been known to not be able to come down from trees. Many cat owners have gone through this experience. However, it's best to let the cat remain in this predicament for a little while since in some cases the cat seems to enjoy the attention and it might be pretending to not be able to come down in order to get its owners attention (along with the whole neighborhood).