Why aren't animals afraid of heights?

[simon43]

Please watch this wonderful short clip of a cat climbing up a homemade ladder:

 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/835863325336745

 

Many humans have a fear of heights, but why not animals?

[marin]

5 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Many humans have a fear of heights, but why not animals?

Many dogs have fear of heights. Plus cats have 9 lives thus reducing the fear. 🙃

[CharlieH]

For those that dont have facebook and cant see the OP, heres several examples in one video in the Pet forum.

 

 

[Hummin]

15 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Please watch this wonderful short clip of a cat climbing up a homemade ladder:

 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/835863325336745

 

Many humans have a fear of heights, but why not animals?

Fear we can overcome by practice, or if your life depending on it.

 

Some have stronger heritage fear than others, and most likely because of genes that is inherited from one generation to the next. It's in our nature, and why you see some cultures have less of hight fears than others.

 

Read about Mohawk native Americans

https://www.history.com/news/mohawk-skywalkers-ironworkers-new-york-skyscrapers

[Robin]

Animals have no imagination, so hey see only a place to walk, not thinking of what lies under.  They also have incredible babalce.

[Will B Good]

Our veranda is open on three sides and it is a 10' drop to the rice field below.

 

Our EBT is mental, but knows not to go over the edge, even when he sees soi dogs teasing him.

[newbee2022]

Hmmh, Honestly, I haven't seen any bird being afraid of heights.😳

[mfd101]

Having 4 feet (ie walking on all 4s) probably helps.

[parallelman]

21 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Having 4 feet (ie walking on all 4s) probably helps.

Well, technically speaking, most if not all quadrapeds have two front limbs whcih are arms, having Ulna And Radius. The rear limbs are legs having Fibula and Tibia. But of course, cats, dogs horse etc. remained on 'all fours' and became expert in speed and/or support with strong backs. Young Cats (and other small animails) have a very flexible spine which allows them a greater angle of twist which facilitates a higher degree areodynamic postures. Had a lot of cats and dogs in my time and watching their antics was always amusing.

[PETERTHEEATER]

On 9/22/2024 at 5:24 AM, simon43 said:

Please watch this wonderful short clip of a cat climbing up a homemade ladder:

 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/835863325336745

 

Many humans have a fear of heights, but why not animals?

Ask a giraffe.