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  2. Cat righting reflex - Wikipedia

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    Extend their front legs and tuck their rear legs so that they can rotate their rear half further while their front half rotates in the opposite direction less. Depending on the cat's flexibility and initial angular momentum, if any, the cat may need to perform steps two and three repeatedly to complete a full 180° rotation. [6] [7] [8]

  3. Falling cat problem - Wikipedia

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    The falling cat problem has elicited interest from scientists including George Gabriel Stokes, James Clerk Maxwell, and Étienne-Jules Marey.In a letter to his wife, Katherine Mary Clerk Maxwell, Maxwell wrote, "There is a tradition in Trinity that when I was here I discovered a method of throwing a cat so as not to light on its feet, and that I used to throw cats out of windows.

  4. Lordosis behavior - Wikipedia

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    Lordosis behavior (/ l ɔːr ˈ d oʊ s ɪ s / [1]), also known as mammalian lordosis (Greek lordōsis, from lordos "bent backward" [1]) or presenting, is the naturally occurring body posture for sexual receptivity to copulation present in females of most mammals including rodents, elephants, cats, and humans.

  5. Maine Coon Cat Is in Total Awe While Exploring a 'Catio' for ...

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    He wants to go outside so bad." Related: Pet Parents' Epic 'Catio' Has Us Totally in Awe So the cat mama took it into her own hands to make that dream come true.

  6. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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    Dislocations can occur in any major joint (shoulder, knees, hips) or minor joint (toes, fingers). The most common joint dislocation is a shoulder dislocation. [1] The treatment for joint dislocation is usually by closed reduction, that is, skilled manipulation to return the bones to their normal position. Only trained medical professionals ...

  7. Polyneuropathy in dogs and cats - Wikipedia

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    However, it can also occur without any interaction with a raccoon. It can happen in any breed of dog. When associated with a raccoon bite, the symptoms start 7 to 11 days after the bite, [3] and include rear leg weakness progressing rapidly to paresis, and decreased reflexes. When not associated with a raccoon bite, the same symptoms occur ...

  8. Why do cats rub their face on things? We asked an ... - AOL

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    When cats rub their face against corners, they are depositing their scent more prominently somewhere. It also helps them to target a specific area. Amanda explains: "Each facial pheromone carries ...

  9. Cat senses - Wikipedia

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    Cats can judge within 8 centimetres (3 inches) the location of a sound being made 1 metre (1 yard) away [13] —this can be useful for locating their prey. It is a common misconception that all white cats with blue eyes are deaf. [14] This is not true, as there are many blue-eyed cats with perfect hearing.