Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are one of the six native species of wild cats in North America. They used to roam the entire continent, but have become extinct in most US states. Today, their...

Gorillas are not very good jumpers. They don’t typically need to jump since they are excellent climbers and fast runners. Still, a gorilla can jump up between 30 and 48 inches. Gorillas instead...

Kangaroos are known for being fast runners and high jumpers. They constantly jump, bounce, and leap, which they use to get away from predators and cover long distances. Kangaroos are marsupials...

Kangaroos are one of the most recognizable animals in the world, and are the only large animal that can hop. They are found in Australia, and are the largest marsupials on the planet. Kangaroos...

Coyotes are surprisingly great jumpers. Their bodies are lightweight and fast! Coyotes are medium-sized members of the dog family, which includes wolves and foxes. They are agile animals that only...

Alligators are freshwater crocodilians, native to southern North America and to China. With just two species, they’re also relatively rare. In fact, the Chinese Alligator is so endangered in...