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The skeleton of a cat allows it to absorb shocks to its forelimbs because it has no direct skeletal connection between its collarbone and vertebral column, say the experts on cat anatomy. Between their vertebrae, they have elastic discs, useful for cushioning jump landings. Unlike human arms, cat forelimbs are attached to the shoulder by free-floating clavicle bones, which allows them to pass their body through any space into which they can fit their heads and for the cat to highly effectively absorb the shock to the body when landing from a considerable height as seen in the video.
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Persian cat fur is unnaturally long unfortunately which makes a lion cut a practical solution
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Can domestic cats be mentally challenged?
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Why do small cats (domestic, caracals, servals, etc.) have pointed ears and big cats (lion, tiger, cheetah, etc.) have rounded ones? Is there an adaptive function to the ear shape?
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What is the black cat personality?
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How long can a domestic cat survive without food OR without water?
This is a commonly asked question and I've not yet seen a really good answer. When you ask how long ...
Commercially it is a mistake in the long-term to breed cats and dogs with baby-like faces
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Cats are bringing Ukraine’s victory closer!
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Tomcats produce more sperm from July to December than at other times (Brisbane)
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Are wild cats smarter than domestic cats?
Scientists have looked into whether wild cats are smarter than domestic cat. Their study is entitled: "Are domesticated animals dumber ...
Why is your cat’s tail always up when you are petting her, but down otherwise?
Essentially, domestic cats use their tail as a means of communication and its position conveys their emotions and intentions. A ...
Domestic cats walk differently when they are pregnant
Obviously, domestic cats continue to walk around the home when they are pregnant but as the pregnancy progresses and their ...
What are the smartest things that a domestic cat has done?
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Canadian vaccine against the cat allergen being trialled in the UK
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White cats glow in the dark! But have you ever seen it?
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Purring is caused by a simple airflow over connective tissue masses embedded in the vocal fold of the larynx
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Can newborn kittens hear?
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Can a cat recognize its owner from a distance without smelling them or hearing their voice?
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Flat-faced dogs and cats’ helplessness makes them more attractive
Flat faced brachycephalic dogs and cats behave like toddlers which attracts the nurturing desire in their human caregiver which in ...
Happy cat campaign tip 3 – physical levelling up
My cat enjoying equal-height love sessions on the bed upstairs. He jumps on the bed and asks me to interact ...
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