Cats have the ability to jump from considerable heights , and when he lands fall in the legs and not hurt . This is because very highly developed reflexes . Cats have long legs and elastic . They have very strong muscles . Instead humans or any other animal in such an attempt can suffer serious injuries . This could not explain in ancient times , so people became suspicious inventing the kinds of stories . People say that cats have nine lives. In fact there is only one conclusion : cats have one life , but having highly developed reflexes out alive from situations. Next case impresses everyone, because this cat miraculously survived after an accident .