DiscoverMaking Science with Tom WhippleHow far can bull frogs jump? (And why it matters!)
How far can bull frogs jump? (And why it matters!)

How far can bull frogs jump? (And why it matters!)

Update: 2025-07-07
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The story of a frog who broke records and confounded science. Professor Tom Roberts from Brown University spent his whole career studying the biomechanics of frog jumping to understand how muscles work. He and other scientists had determined the average bullfrog's jump to be just over 1 meter. Very impressive, until, that is, they met 'Rosie the Ribeter'. This bull frog had achieved a 2.2 meter jump at a local competition. But how? Professor Roberts was perplexed when he could repeatedly failed to replicate these results in the lab. Why was Rosie able to break records in a contest but not in the research room? 

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How far can bull frogs jump? (And why it matters!)

How far can bull frogs jump? (And why it matters!)