Why do frogs jump?

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Snakes slither, fish swim, horses gallop, and frogs jump! – Although some frogs crawl or swim and a few don’t jump at all, the majority of frogs use their nice, strong back legs to jump around!

One reason that jumping is helpful to frogs is that it helps them to get away quickly from any animal who thinks the frog would make a good lunch; some frogs can jump as much as 20 times the length of their own body in just one hop! They also often jump in a zigzag pattern, which makes escaping even easier -- all of the zigzagging leaves the other animal pretty confused!

Many frogs also choose jumping because they’re built so well for it! With long, strong back legs for bouncing up off the ground, and a short body to give them a softer landing, frogs are natural hoppers!

Hop to it!

Do you know of any other animals that jump, besides frogs?

Kangaroos are an example of an animal that really likes to jump, and so are grasshoppers! Bunny rabbits jump and hop around a lot, too. Plus, don't forget that animals like dogs, cats, and horses are also able to jump. And what about fish and dolphins? Have you ever seen one of these “jump” out of the water??

Besides jumping, what are some other ways animals move around?