Can a cat fall 30, 000 feet and not die?

Can a cat fall 30, 000 feet and not die?

In theory a cat *could* fall 30,000 feet and walk away (assuming it didn’t freeze to death on the way down). 1) Cats in free fall reach terminal velocity and cease to accelerate. So beyond a certain height, additional falling does not change their odds of survival.

How tall does a cat have to be to fall off a building?

A cat usually survives a fall of up to three stories without serious injury. In a fall from a greater height, the tendency to land on all four feet usually holds true and leg fractures are common.

What happens if a cat falls from the third floor?

However, the most deadly falls with internal bleeding, organ injuries, and – worst of all – vertebral fractures happen when the cat falls from the third to the sixth floor, because then it may land on its side or back. Three months ago, when my beloved Simba was feeling under the weather, I took him to the vet.

What happens if a cat falls from a tree?

Of course if falling from a really great height, even if a cat lands in the right position, they can break limbs depending on the surface they land on. A friend had a 6 month old kitten that was up in a tree, and fell. Sadly it broke its back and had to be euthanised. On the other hand, I was once in my bedroom which had a balcony.

Can a cat fall from a second floor balcony?

Falls from a Second-Floor Balcony A second-story building is an awkward height for a cat to fall. It’s roughly twice as high as a cat can comfortably jump. This means that the results vary as to whether the cat will be injured on landing.

A cat usually survives a fall of up to three stories without serious injury. In a fall from a greater height, the tendency to land on all four feet usually holds true and leg fractures are common.

Which is the most dangerous place for cats to fall?

Falls from trees may be the most dangerous for cats. Your cat may climb to an awkward height. The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery has stated that falls from 7-story buildings are most likely to cause injury to cats.

Is it possible for a cat to fall from 26 stories?

While there have been instances of cats falling from as high as 26 stories and landing on solid ground, without injury, the actual known record holder is a cat that fell from 46 stories without injury.   However, this cat didn’t land directly on the ground, but rather landed on a canopy, then bounced off it and landed safely.