Witness the bullfrog's powerful action, generated by its hind legs, as it jumps through a field

Name: Witness the bullfrog's powerful action, generated by its hind legs, as it jumps through a field
Uploaded: 2021-04-19T18:43:45
Duration: 33 s
Description: The bullfrog ( Lithobates catesbeianus ) is a strong jumper common in many parts of North America.

The bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) is a strong jumper common in many parts of North America.

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Transcript

NARRATOR: With a body length of about 20 centimeters, bullfrogs are the largest frogs in North America, as well as the champion jumpers.

In slow motion, it is easy to see the powerful action of the bullfrog's legs.