Aug 21, 2024, 10:50 AM IST

8 animals that can hop

Apurwa Amit

Kangaroo: They are marsupials known for their powerful hind legs, long tails, and distinctive hopping movement.

Frog: Frogs are amphibians that have the ability to hop due to their powerful hind legs.

Grasshopper: Grasshoppers are insects known for their ability to jump long distances using their powerful hind legs.

Rabbit: They are small mammals known for their hopping gait. They are herbivores and have long ears and a fluffy tail. 

Wallaby: Wallabies are marsupials similar to kangaroos but smaller in size. They are native to Australia and are known for their hopping locomotion.

Jerboa: They are small rodents known for their long hind legs that enable them to hop and jump swiftly in desert habitats.

Springhare: They have long hind legs with strong muscles that allow them to hop and leap great distances to evade predators.

Tarsier: They are small primates found in Southeast Asia. They have long hind legs that allow them to leap and hop between branches in their forest habitats.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports