Quiet and totally sure of himself, the cat walks in a situation of precarious balance on very high places. This is due to inside the ear, cats have a particularly well developed vestibular organ that allows them to perform feats in terms of balance, as well as turning and making turns on itself during a fall. In a fall situation, he first turns his head, then his front legs, then his hind legs, until he lands on his feet. Get to the ground safe and sound, as long as the height of the fall is not excessive. There are reports of cats falling to the 6th or 7th floor and leaving unharmed.
These incredible acrobats are also perfect hunting machines thanks to their extraordinary movement abilities. Cats are able to climb up almost vertical surfaces and jump effortlessly both in height and distance; are able to pass without feeling dizzy over the higher ceilings and towers. In them, movements of the head, eyes and muscles are largely reflections generated by the stimuli that come from their vestibular system, regulating their ability to balance.
Despite its ability to jump, the cat, however, may have trouble descending. He confronts them by clutching his forelegs and proceeding very cautiously, his head down. Of all felines, only the misty leopard and the margay are able to descend from a tree with their heads down and yet jump on the prey without first staking their feet on the earth for a few moments.
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