From what height can a cat survive a fall?
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Cats survive jumps under 3 meters; above that they may be injured or killed. Their innate righting reflex lets them cushion with joint flexion, lowering risk – but they are not unkillable, and most accidental falls are fatal.
A few survive high falls with fractures or internal injuries, so guard windows in high-rise homes.