Quote Originally Posted by Vorpal_Spork View Post
No it isn't. We use counter-torque. We twist one half of our body one way and the other half the other way. That provides force to push off against to turn over in mid air. Also, it's not like we need balance in combat or anything amirite?
i just RE-educated myself on this matter, no tail needed for cat righting reflex >.< however the tail is a wonderful counterweight that would provide great benefits in battle. i would just be terrified of getting it chopped off since it is behind you and you wouldn't see i coming.