eli5: How are squirrels able to survive a fall at terminal velocity?

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eli5: How are squirrels able to survive a fall at terminal velocity?

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Answer 1

Squirrels are small, light, and have fluffy bodies. This means their terminal velocity is quite slow and easily survivable no matter what height they fall from.

It’s around 23 mph btw

Answer 2

Squirrels are small, light, and have fluffy bodies. This means their terminal velocity is quite slow and easily survivable no matter what height they fall from.

It’s around 23 mph btw