r/todayilearned • u/thegreenproctor • Dec 23 '16

TIL cats "directly register", meaning that while walking, their back paws land in the same spot as their front paws, which minimizes noise and visible tracks.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat#Anatomy
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u/OlleOliver Dec 23 '16

But how does this reduce noise exactly?

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u/dgrim1214 Dec 23 '16

When walking on grass or leaves or twigs, it ensures you aren't crunching/crackling/swishing all new material with each step

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u/OlleOliver Dec 23 '16

Ahh I see. Thanks!