The Science Behind a Frog's Leap

The Science Behind a Frog's Leap - The New York Times

A frog's leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

What a Frog Needs to Make That Leap - The New York Times

It has always been known that the hinge-like iliosacral joint in the pelvis, which is unique to frogs, was significant in jumping. The joint ...

How Frogs Got Their Vertical Leap | ScienceTake - YouTube

A frog's leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

Frogs' amazing leaps due to springy tendons - Phys.org

In a paper published in Biology Letters, Astley and Thomas Roberts, associate professor of biology, show that the key to frogs' leaping lies in ...

How Frogs Leap Amazing Distances - Reptiles Magazine

Astley and Thomas Roberts, associate professor of biology, have revealed that the key to frogs' leaping lies in their elastic tendons.

Frogs' amazing leaps due to springy tendons - ScienceDaily

In a paper published in Biology Letters, Astley and Thomas Roberts, associate professor of biology, show that the key to frogs' leaping lies in ...

New research reveals frogs' impressive ability to jump at an extreme ...

Two new papers, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, reveal how frogs are able to control their elongate hind legs with precision to achieve a ...

Video: Catapulting Frogs | Science | AAAS

On paper, a frog's leap is impossible. Research has shown that the amphibian's hop, which can launch one as far as it five times its body length, ...

A Frog So Small, It Could Not Frog - The Atlantic

The leap of a frog is a quintessential evolutionary feat. The critter's girthy gams thrust from behind to springboard the body up and out; a ...

The Science of Winning Leaps at the Calaveras County Frog ...

A moment after the frog lands, they chase after it head-first, either shouting at it or blowing at it from behind. Apparently, this behavior ...

The science behind a frog's leap - WRAL.com

A frog's leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

How frogs jump: the science - Charlotte Observer

A frog's leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

The science behind how frogs jump - Idaho Statesman

A frog's leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

Nyt sciencetake the science behind a frogs leap-The Indian Express

A frog's leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

The science behind how frogs jump - The Olympian

A frog's leap is a study in power and accuracy. So how do frogs do it, and what can humans learn from its mechanics?

RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to ...

During the explosive early moments of a jump, a frog's muscles extend the IS joint to rapidly straighten its back. Until now, biologists believe ...

Flying Frogs | Student Voices | Learn Science at Scitable - Nature

Exceptional frog leaps fit for David Attenborough nature documentaries are not all thanks to muscle power. A recent study published last ...

Leap frogs for Leap Day! - Woodland Park Zoo Blog

While not all frogs or toads jump, those that do can thank their tendons for their leaping ability. The secret to a proper leap is in the wind ...

Scientists are fascinated by this itty bitty frog that's extremely bad at ...

So instead of landing on their feet, ready for the next leap, they spin out of control and crash onto their tiny froggy butts, backs or faces.

Frog Fun Facts | AMNH

Launched by their long legs, many frogs can leap more than 20 times their body length. The Costa Rican flying tree frog soars from branch to branch with the ...