Wild Wonders: Animal Facts & Stories

Jumping is a powerful way animals move to escape danger, catch prey, or get around quickly. Some animals are incredibly good at jumping, either by jumping high, far, or both. Here are 9 animals known for their amazing jumping abilities! 1. Cougar Cougars, also known as mountain lions, are big cats with strong legs. They can jump as high as 18 feet (5.5 meters) straight up! That’s more than the height of a giraffe. Cougars can also leap forward up to 40 feet (12 meters), which helps them catch prey or escape danger in the wild. 2. Klipspringer The klipspringer is a small antelope that lives on rocky hills in Africa. Don’t be fooled by its size—this animal can jump up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) in one leap! It can also jump 8 feet (2.5 meters) high. Its special hooves help it land safely on tiny rocks. 3. Impala Impalas are fast and graceful antelopes found in Africa. They are great jumpers and can leap as high as 10 feet (3 meters) and as far as 33 feet (10 meters). These powerful jumps...