Question about squirrels...?

LOL this is so random but I'm sitting by my window and I just saw a squirrel jump all the way from my roof onto a small, skinny tree branch. How do squirrels always jump so far and manage to land on such a small tree branch with such precisioon. They never fall! LolQuestion about squirrels...?
They have built in high tension springs in their legs, their bones have tiny air holes that make them lighter so the tiniest of branches wont break. They also inhale, and hold their breaths so they have more air time. Dont ask how they get extra propulsion in mid air.


As far as precision goes, they have cross hairs built in their retina so they can hit their targeted branch on the point. On a rare moment they do fall, and its a sad sight, as the other squirrels will tease him/her relentlessly. Hope that answers your questions :)Question about squirrels...?
But yes, they sometimes do fall. One was in the habit of doing the same thing from our roof. One day my wife cut the branch off as it hung too low in the yard. We were sitting on the porch when the squirrel made his jump and there was no limb. He hit the ground and sat there a minute with the most surprised look. We almost rolled off the porch laughing.
I love those little red squirrels - they seem to fly through the trees. Just make sure they're not making a nest in your attic. One kept trying to climb my gutters last year. Once they're in there, it's hard to get them out.
i guess that was gods plan.
i'm not to sure about that one ... i wonder the same about how they run face first down a tree... they never fall...lol....