Cats can shrink into small boxes like liquids mainly because cats have many and small bones, are very flexible, and have very good skin stretchability. Although cats’ bodies are relatively soft, their bones are also very fragile, so owners cannot force their cats into a relatively small place, otherwise damage may occur. At the same time, you should also close the windows at home. If the cat accidentally jumps off the building, even if its body is soft, it may break a bone or suffer internal injuries, causing irreparable consequences.

1. Cats have many and small bones

Cats’ body structures are different from other animals. They have 290 bones, and each bone is relatively small. Due to their unique body structure, cats can twist their bodies and shrink into small boxes, making it look like they are made of liquid.

2. Cats are highly flexible

Almost all feline spines and limb joints are extremely flexible, so the cat’s body looks like it is made of liquid. This is mainly related to the large number of bones on the cat’s trunk. There are about 58-85 bones in the cat’s spine and chest. Each of these bones is very small and shaped like a bow and arrow. These bones make the cat’s shoulders It looks very narrow and is particularly conducive to chest compression. Therefore, cats can achieve an arch-shaped body, as if the body can contract freely.

3. Cats’ skin has very good elasticity.

Cat’s skin has very good elasticity, especially the skin between the abdomen and hind legs is very loose. Therefore, the extension range of their limbs is very large, which also makes it easy for cats to shrink into small boxes like liquids.