How many lives does a cat have?

Answer:
Just one, sadly.

The cute myth that cats have nine lives is probably due to the fact that they can jump from relatively high locations and land safely. Also, they have a knack for avoiding possibly fatal situations due to their instincts and reflexes.

Only in stories do cats have 9 lives. People use the expression because cats are very athletic and never seem to get hurt. Cats are very smart and can recover quickly.
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