Minecraft wiki entry for Ocelot, associated text: Ocelots are the first mob created by Jon Kågström, an AI specialist who worked with Jens Bergensten on Minecraft.[7] Jens created the texture for the ocelot, as Jon had trouble doing so himself.[8]
In real life, cats are known for their ability to flip upright during a fall, particularly larger ones; though they still might be injured by landing. In reference to this, cats and ocelots take no fall damage.