Why do Cat Land on Their Foot

Cats have an incredible ability when it comes to turning in mid air right before touching the ground whenever they are falling, and yes, it is true that they always land on their feet without getting hurt. The first thing a cat does while doing this incredible stunt, is twirl its head toward the place it is falling, and then the rest of its body follows it. Right before it lands on the ground, it arches its back in order to reduce the impact of the fall. Even though cats have this ability, there is a certain distance that a cat can handle and there have been cases where cats have not made it through falls. It's very important that you check to make sure your kitten does not have access to a window or balcony it could fall from. If you live in a high place (like an apartment), you can put a screen up over those off limit areas to prevent any accidents.