Why Cats Back Down Trees

10/19/14 - by TheCatCoach

10.19.14 Have you wondered why  cats back down trees? Because they have no flexibility in their ankles, their claws always point in one direction. Margays and Snow Leopards have flexible ankles, allowing them to climb down head first.

Cats have to back down trees.

Cats have to back down trees. Photo by by Fotolia.

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