Cats are known for their ability to always land on their feet, but how do they do it? It’s a combination of physics and neurology. When a cat falls, it uses its flexible body and tail to twist and turn its body so that it lands on its feet. This is made possible by the cat’s righting reflex, which is a complex reflex that is tied to the conscious brain. The righting reflex helps the cat to sense its position in space and to move its muscles in a way that helps it to land on its feet.