Did a Cat Really Survive a 32-Story Fall?
The science behind cats surviving falls from great heights.
We have heard tales of human beings surviving elevator crashes and continue to live even after falling from multiple stories up. At the same time, we have also more often heard of the horrific deaths of people that fell from the top of a building.
In any instance, it is almost certain that the injuries sustained after a fall from a considerable height would, in the best case, result in multiple broken bones that are likely to leave one handicapped. Human beings hence are not adapted to falling from heights.
However, it’s an entirely different story for cats when it comes to falling from heights; they are masters at ‘sticking the landing.’ So you might witness a cat casually jumping off a two-storied building after sensing a threat or accidentally falling off thirty-two floors (yes, you read that correctly — thirty-two floors!).
But don’t be surprised if you see the same cat not only survive the fall but make it back on its feet in just a couple of days. To understand this, let’s take a look at the fascinating science of cats and heights.
